By Myrna Tobisoo, May 13, 2006
Quantum Corp. announced that its new SDLT 600A Professional Video Drive was integrated as the key video storage component in many file-based workflow solutions at NAB 2006. These workflow solutions were demonstrated in Quantum’s booth (#SU 783) in the Las Vegas Convention Center, as well as in numerous partner booths.
Quantum's SDLT 600A is the first data tape drive enhanced for professional video, featuring a tape-based file system and network-attached storage for file-based workflows. Each 300 GB capacity tape cartridge is designed to hold more than six hours of High Definition (HD) content recorded at 100 Mb/sec and carries its own file system directory, allowing direct drag and drop access by applications on the network without the need for other software. With built-in Gigabit Ethernet capability, the SDLT 600A is also network-attached, permitting direct access by every workstation and server on the network. Being MXF-aware enables video tape-like access to subclips by timecode, fast access to metadata stored on the tape and an unprecedented level of interoperability between applications and environments.
The Quantum SDLT 600A professional video drive uses Super DLTtape II data tape, a standard IT data cartridge that provides a native capacity of 300 GB
. A single Super DLTtape II cartridge can accommodate more than 25 hours of DV25 content (a common form of digital reduction and compression employed in digital camcorders), with faster-than-real-time transfer rates of up to 288 Mb/sec. Secure yet accessible, each tape is designed to have a robust 30-year archival life that ensures the longevity of critical video content while allowing tapes to be easily moved between libraries, stand-alone drives and even facilities.
The SDLT 600A is now available through Quantum’s distribution partner, Bell Micro, and select geographical distributors that target the broadcast and professional video market, such as Acura Technology Group, Burst Communications, Commercial Video Systems, Digital Images, Key Code Media Inc., NNY Inc., Professional Communications Systems Inc., Professional Products Inc. and Snader & Associates. Super DLTtape II cartridges are available from Fujifilm, Maxell and Quantum. The MSRP for the SDLT 600A tabletop drive is $7,950 and for the rackmount unit is $8,550.
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