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

The Big Picture

• A single SLR tape drive that installs directly in the server.
• Capacity: SLR140 is 70GB native (140GB compressed).
• Speed: SLR140 is 21GB/hour native (43GB/hr compressed).
• Supports SLR75 and SLR140.
• Roadmap to SLR200 and SLR400.
• No attachment features or associated costs.
• SLR range: single drive to autoloaders.
• Supports LVD SCSI connection directly.

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

Model Overview

GST’s Internal SLR Tape Subsystem is available in a variety of models. Each SLR technology (SLR75 and SLR140) is available in different types of packaging for the configuration groups shown below:

SLR Technology

SLR (Scalable Linear Recording) tape technology has evolved through three generations to the popular versions today: SLR75 and SLR140. Native capacities for SLR75 and SLR140 are 37GB and 70GB (75GB, 140GB compressed) with speeds of 14GB/hour and 21GB/hour (28GB/hour, 43GB/hour compressed). It has a 6-generation roadmap that provides for a native capacity of 200GB per cartridge (400GB compressed) and a transfer rate of up to 115GB/hour (230GB/hour compressed).

SLR technology provides high capacity and performance, backward compatibility, reliability, scalability and the use of existing media now and in the future. Data is recorded in parallel on four tracks for SLR75 and SLR140. Data placement ensures that it can be read during a restore operation even if the media is degraded. The current generation of SLR technology is characterized by large data buffers, In-Line Compression feature and an Auto-Sense function that optimizes tape speed.

Key Benefits

Capacity, Performance, Cost Leader - GST’s internal SLR drives compare favorably to DAT 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 – SLR75 and SLR140 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 SLR single drives with a wide variety of servers results in a high degree of integration, eliminating high connection costs and simplifying drive containment.

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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