Quantum’s SDLT 600A was developed specifically as a storage solution for professional video environments with file-based workflows. By leveraging standard video industry formats and proven IT industry standard tapes and drives, Quantum provides a digital storage solution that delivers new levels of content accessibility with field-proven reliability.
 

• Made for Professional Video – Designed specifically for storing and sharing HD and SD assets.

• Ease of Integration - With gigabit Ethernet and built-in FTP for network attached archiving, SDLT 600A systems are accessible to any computer anywhere in your facility.

• Among the first data drives to be “MXF-aware” for compatible content sharing and direct access to metadata and sub-clips.

• Exceptional performance – At 36MB/s transfer rate, SDLT 600A drives deliver faster than real time data transfers, even in HD.

• Large Capacity - At 300GB native Super DLTtape® II cartridge capacity, you can store over 6 hours of HD or over 25 hours of SD on a single cartridge¹.

• Proven Reliability – 30 year archive life.

• Excellent Value – Leveraging volume manufacturing makes the SDLT 600A a cost effective media archive solution.

Note ¹: Based upon 100MB/sec HD or 25MB/sec SD

The SDLT 600A data tape storage system provides direct access to metadata and allows clip access to content by timecode. HD or SD content can be stored in MXF (Material Exchange Format) which is emerging as the most broadly accepted digital video storage format. Because many professional video solutions now support MXF file formats, the content on Super DLTtape® II cartridges can be shared between different applications and devices making it an ideal exchange medium.

The SDLT 600A drive includes a gigabit Ethernet interface and a built-in FTP server, so it can be network-attached and visible to every workstation using standard browsers such as Windows Explorer® or Safari®. The SDLT 600A can be used in a standalone configuration or integrated into a variety of robotic tape libraries. Each tape has its own file system and directory and can be freely moved between libraries and standalone drive configurations as well as pro video and broadcast facilities. With this standard file system and MXF-aware file support, the SDLT 600A delivers a new level of transparent cross-platform and cross-application storage solution.