GST’s InternalDR™ family provides internal tape drive connectivity for a wide variety of servers.

The Big Picture

• A single DAT tape drive that installs directly in the server.
• Capacity: DAT-72 is 36GB native (72GB compressed).
• Speed: DAT-72 is 12.6GB/hour native (25.2GB/hour compressed).
• Backward compatible with DDS-3 and DDS-4.
• Roadmap to DAT-140 and DAT-240.
• No attachment features or associated costs.
• DAT range: single drive to autoloader.
• Supports LVD SCSI connection directly.

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The Internal DAT Tape Subsystem is part of our InternalDR™ family. It delivers high-performance and high reliability at cost-effective pricing. These single tape subsystems meet the basic backup needs for small to medium range servers. They install directly inside a wide variety of servers and include an advanced operator interface for visibility over the backup operation.

The Internal DAT Tape Subsystem is designed for a wide variety of servers. Native connectivity uses LVD (low voltage differential) SCSI connection.

Model Overview

GST’s Internal DAT Tape Subsystem is available in a variety of models. Each DAT drive is available in different types of packaging for the configuration groups shown below:

Group	Platform	Models
A	iSeries	600, S10
C	i5, p5, iSeries	170, 250, 520, 550
D	iSeries	270, 800, 810, 820
F	Open Servers	All

DAT Technology

The DAT-72 tape drive provides reliable backup and restoration for small- to medium- sized businesses seeking an affordable storage solution. An extension of the popular DDS tape format, the DAT-72 balances price with higher capacity and greater reliability.

Offering eighty-percent improved capacity over precious generations of DDS tape, the DAT-72 stores 36GB (72GB compressed) with speeds of 12.6GB/hour (25.2GB/hour compressed). Backward compatible with DDS-3 and DDS-4 media, the DAT-72 provides complete investment protection.

Key Benefits

Capacity, Performance, Cost Leader - GST’s internal DAT-72 drives compare favorably to SLR and VXA technology for about the same price.

Lower Investment – Attachment features normally required with external tape drives are not needed. Additional features required by external tape devices can include:

1. Input/Output Processor
2. Input/Output Adapter
3. Additional towers

Media Investment Protection – DAT-72 drives are backward-read compatible, and forward-read compatible to future generations.

Space Economy – Floor space or desktop area for an external tape drive is eliminated.

Key Features

Internal Packaging – Internal attachment of DAT-72 single drives with a wide variety of servers results in a high degree of integration, eliminating high connection costs and simplifying drive containment.

Convenient Drive Interface – RS232 interface for updating firmware and optimizing drive performance.

Service and Support – A variety of support programs provides installation and onsite service; includes GST’s Accelerated Ship Program (GASP) to get replacement units on the scene rapidly.

Warranty – Purchase price includes built-in 3 year warranty.

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