StorageTek LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge

 

The Perfect Media for the Ultrium Drive

Oracle’s LTO high-performance data cartridges enable you to get more work done in less time and to process more data faster and more easily.

• Data Sheet (PDF)

Overview

• Stores up to 1.5 TB of uncompressed data
• 3 TB with 2:1 data compression
• 140 MB/sec performance
• Design promotes high data integrity
• High capacity reduces mount and dismount frequency

Key Applications

• Backup and restore
• Disaster recovery
• Archiving

Feature	Benefit
Stores up to 1.5 TB of uncompressed data; up to 3 TB with 2:1 data compression	Reduces media costs while accommodating data growth
Processes more data in less time at up to 140 MB/sec	Accelerates backups
High capacity	Reduces mount and dismount frequency
5,000 load, unload, and initialization cycles	Short-length durability
WORM-capable media integration	Secure, manage, and archive critical data
Encryption capabilities	Protects data in the event of tape cartridge loss
Compatible with LTO Ultrium drives from HP, IBM, and Quantum	Flexibility and convenience

StorageTek 9840 Data Cartridge

 

 StorageTek 9840 Data Cartridge

A Fast Data Cartridge for Fast Tape Drives

Oracle’s StorageTek 9840 data cartridge provides access of up to 75 GB of data on one cartridge, enabling you to access more data more quickly. Plus, it’s backward-compatible with three generations.

• Data Sheet (PDF)

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• Overview
• • Fast average file access time of eight seconds
  • Stores up to 75 GB on a single, reusable cartridge
  • Backward-compatible to three generations of StorageTek T9840D tape drives
  • Compatible with StorageTek VolSafe secure media technology
  • High reliability for strenuous read/write and retention

  Key Applications

  • Cost-effective offline storage
  • Fixed-content storage
  • Backup and restore
  • Offline processing

  Feature	Benefit
  StorageTek 9840 offers up to 75 GB on a single, reusable cartridge	Massive capacity saves valuable floor space
  High-end, half-inch storage medium	Next-generation media technology provides stable data storage environment
  Enterprise design and locking hub	Provides secure, ruggedized enclosure designed to protect media during handling and transport
  Backward-compatible with three previous generations of StorageTek T9840D tape drives	Optimize media investments by utilizing old and new media side by side
  8-second access times	Fast access to data
  VolSafe secure media technology	Ensure compliance with write once, read many (WORM) protection
  Media Information Region (RFID MIR)	Provides improved data access performance

 

StorageTek T10000 Tape Cartridges

 

Designed For Space-Saving, Ultra-High Capacity Tape

Oracle’s StorageTek T10000 and high-capacity T10000 T2 data cartridges work with StorageTek T10000 tape drives to address data growth, security, manageability, and cost.

• Data Sheet (PDF )

Overview

• Massive 5 TB capacity with the StorageTek T10000 T2
• Optimized media durability and performance using next-generation tape media
• Ensured regulatory compliance with VolSafe technology
• Optional Sport cartridges for improved data access performance
• 30-year archival life for long-term retention

Key Applications

• Long life archives
• High volume backup
• Disaster recovery/business continuity
• Compliance

Feature	Benefit
StorageTek T10000 T2 offers up to 5 TB uncompressed data per StorageTek T10000 T2 media or 1 TB per Sport cartridge	Massive capacity saves valuable floor space
High-end, half-inch storage medium	Next-generation media technology provides stable data storage environment
Enterprise design and locking hub	Provides secure, ruggedized enclosure designed to protect media during handling and transport
StorageTek T10000 media is read-compatible with the StorageTek T10000C drive	Optimize media investments by utilizing old and new media side by side
Reformat and reuse StorageTek T10000 T1 media in the StorageTek T10000B drive at double the capacity	Protect media investments by reusing old media with new drives
VolSafe secure media technology	Ensure compliance with write once, read many (WORM) protection
Media Information Region (RFID MIR)	Provides improved data access performance

IBM Storage Media

 

 

 

Midrange storage media

Built on 50 years experience in quality tape storage media

LTO Ultrium 100 GB Data Cartridge

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By combining high storage capacity (100 GB native, 200 GB with 2:1 compression), performance, and reliability, IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges continue the IBM commitment to enhancing tape technology. IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges are part of a long line of IBM data cartridges that help provide superior media quality and reliability for organizations around the world.

• Capacity (native)100 GB
• Capacity (compressed)200 GB

 

 

LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge

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IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridges, along with IBM Ultrium 2 drives, support the Linear Tape-Open Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) chip, which enables the IBM Ultrium 2 tape drive to read and write to the data cartridge by using a radio frequency transmission. The LTO-CM enables fast, simultaneous transfer of cartridge dependent data with IBM Ultrium 2 tape drives during media load and unload cycles. This simultaneous exchange is designed to improve data access speeds by eliminating the need to read/write cartridge-dependent data from the media after it is loaded or before it is unloaded.

• Capacity (native)200 GB
• Capacity (compressed)400 GB

 

 

LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridge

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IBM is delivering high-capacity media that provides clients the ability to meet the demanding growth in data storage. The increase in cartridge capacity reduces the amount of equipment, space and human intervention required for daily tape operations. In addition, it reduces the number of cartridges needed for backup and restore operations, and helps to lower operational costs throughout the enterprise.

• Capacity (native)400 GB
• Capacity (compressed)800 GB

 

 

IBM LTO Ultrium 4 800 GB Data Cartridge

• Product details

IBM is delivering high-capacity LTO Generation 4 media that provides clients the ability to meet the demanding growth in data storage. The increase in cartridge capacity helps reduce the amount of equipment, space and human intervention required for daily tape operations. In addition, it reduces the number of cartridges needed for backup and restore operations and helps to lower operational costs throughout the enterprise.

• Capacity (native)800 GB
• Capacity (compressed)1.6 TB

 

 

IBM LTO Ultrium 5 1.5 TB Data Cartridge

• Product details

IBM is delivering high-capacity LTO Generation 5 media that provides clients the ability to meet the demanding growth in data storage. The increase in cartridge capacity helps reduce the amount of equipment, space and human intervention required for daily tape operations. In addition, it reduces the number of cartridges needed for backup and restore operations and helps to lower operational costs throughout the enterprise.

• Capacity (native)1.5 TB
• Capacity (compressed)3.0 TB

 

 

3570 Tape Cartridges & Magazines

• Product details

IBM Magstar™ MP Fast Access Linear Tape cartridges are the functional heart of the IBM Magstar MP Tape subsystem. Designed for use in midrange and server-based multi-user environments, Magstar MP Tape offers much faster data access times while improving cartridge handling reliability and data integrity over traditional tape technologies.

• Capacity (native)5 GB
• Capacity (compressed)15 GB

 

 

SLDT and DLT tape cartridges

• Product details

IBM Digital Linear Tape (DLT™) 1/2″ tape cartridges are precision manufactured to tight specifications, assuring consistent high quality and reliability. Each cartridge comes with IBM’s lifetime limited warranty.

• Capacity (native)DLT 4000 – 20 GB
  DLT 7000 – 35 GB
  DLT 8000 – 40 GB
  VS1 – 80 GB
  SDLT-1 SDLT220 – 110 GB
  SDLT-1 SDLT320 – 160GB
• Capacity (compressed)DLT 4000 – 40 GB
  DLT 7000 – 70 GB
  DLT 8000 – 80 GB
  VS1 – 60 GB
  SDLT-1 SDLT220 – 220 GB
  SDLT-1 SDLT320 – 320 GB

 

 

3996 optical cartridges

• Product details

The IBM 3996 Optical Cartridge is designed to work with the IBM 3996 Optical Library. This 5.25-inch 30GB optical cartridge provides up to five times the maximum storage capacity previously offered by IBM and is based upon Ultra Density Optical (UDO) disc technology.

• Capacity (native)40 GB

Imation DLTtape & Super DLTtape Cartridges

Imation DLTtape & Super DLTtape Cartridges

An expanding portfolio
Imation Super DLTtape™ and Imation SDLT Cleaning Cartridges are the latest addition to our broad portfolio of media for mid-range server and storage networked environments. Along with Imation DLTtape™ IV Cartridges, qualified by Quantum, you now have a full range of options to meet your unique requirements. Look to Imation for the proven quality, reliability and performance you need to manage, store and secure your data.

	DLTtape Cartridges Optimize your DLTtape drive and ensure data integrity with Imation cartridges.
	Super DLTtape I & II Cartridges Highest capacity solution for network back up requirements.
	Cleaning Cartridges Highly compatible cleaning cartridge.

Imation Ultrium/LTO Technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imation Ultrium/LTO Technology
Protect your data with the industry’s most robust LTO cartridge

All Imation Ultrium Tape Cartridges exceed LTO (Linear Tape-Open) required standards. Proven innovations and exclusive technologies developed by Imation helps ensure that your data is protected. Your data deserves the most reliable protection.
The Ultrium system is based on the industry’s first open data storage platform. The LTO consortium — comprised of drive manufacturers HP, IBM and Seagate-developed this technology to meet the explosive midrange and enterprise storage demands analysts predict over the next decade. The result of this unprecedented collaboration is an exceptionally reliable, high-performance format with an exciting capacity drive migration plan that permits consortium drives to work interchangeably with a host of media brands over time.

Imation Ultrium Tape Cartridges are specifically designed to meet the storage demands of midrange and enterprise networks, giving unparalleled data protection. Imation Ultrium Tape Cartridges were featured “Best of the Best in 2003” in April 2004 Computer Technology Review. Read more.

	Ultrium 1 Tape Cartridges Up to 200GB compressed storage capacity.
	Ultrium 2 Tape Cartridges Up to 400GB compressed storage capacity.
	Ultrium 3 Tape Cartridges Up to 800GB compressed storage capacity.
	Ultrium 4 Tape Cartridges Up to 1.6TB compressed storage capacity
	Cleaning Cartridges Cleaning cartridge designed for Ultrium drives.

Quest Toad Data Modeler

Quest Toad Data Modeler – DM

By Quest Software

Toad Data Modeler
Powerful and Cost-Effective Data Modeling and Database Design
Toad® Data Modeler helps you create high-quality data models and easily deploy accurate changes to data structures — at a fraction of the cost of many other solutions.

With this cross-platform database modeling software, you can:

• Build high-quality logical and physical data models
• Compare and synchronize models

Details

Toad Data Modeler Powerful and Cost-Effective Data Modeling and Database Design Toad® Data Modeler helps you create high-quality data models and easily deploy accurate changes to data structures — at a fraction of the cost of many other solutions. With this cross-platform database modeling software, you can: Build high-quality logical and physical data models Compare and synchronize models Generate complex SQL/DDL Create and modify scripts Reverse and forward engineer databases and data warehouse systems

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Key Features

Use a product that natively supports multiple databases, including Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, PostreSQL, Ingres, MS Access, and more Create quality database structures and provide documentation on multiple platforms Generate new database structures or make changes to existing models automatically Build complex entity relationship models – both logical and physical Reverse and forward engineer databases with ease Import models from SQL scripts Migrate structures across database platforms Generate detailed reports on existing database structures Customize models by adding logical data to your diagrams Synchronize a model with the existing database using “ALTER” script generation (Oracle and SQL Server) and Model Merge features View relationships and work with attributes and columns from linked entities and tables Create project folders to store models, business requirements, specifications, and other files for quick and easy access

Quest Toad for Data Analysts

Quest Toad for Data Analysts – DM

By Quest Software

Toad for Data Analysts
The Right Data Analysis Tool to Access, Integrate, and Provision Data
Toad® for Data Analysts is a cross-platform query and data integration tool that simplifies data access, analysis, and provisioning for data management professionals. This data analysis tool provides nearly limitless data connectivity, desktop data integration, visual query building, and workflow automation.

Details

Toad for Data Analysts The Right Data Analysis Tool to Access, Integrate, and Provision Data Toad® for Data Analysts is a cross-platform query and data integration tool that simplifies data access, analysis, and provisioning for data management professionals. This data analysis tool provides nearly limitless data connectivity, desktop data integration, visual query building, and workflow automation.

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Key Features

Limitless Connectivity – Connect to nearly any data source, from traditional relational sources (including Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2, Teradata, Access, and any ODBC-compliant platform) to non-database sources (including Excel and SharePoint) to non-SQL systems (including Salesforce.com, Business Objects, and Oracle Business Intelligence platforms). Run SQL queries against any of these sources. Data Integration – Simplify data integration through cross-platform SQL queries. Automation Engine – Automate and schedule routine tasks to increase your productivity; develop sophisticated workflows to support advanced projects. Local Data Store – Capitalize on the embedded database to become more flexible and agile with your data sets. SQL IDE – Write SQL statements in a robust, customizable editor that provides SQL Complete, automatic formatting, instant SQL recall, as well as a variety of other features that make writing SQL easy. Visual Query Builder – Develop advanced single-platform and cross-platform SQL queries through an easy-to-use drag and drop interface. Advanced Analytics Library – Access advanced mathematical and statistical functions through SQL. Data Visualization – Navigate interactive data visualizations to better understand your result sets. Compare and Sync – Compare and synchronize data between different data sources to ensure consistency and validity. Data Cleansing Area – Transform and cleanse your result sets (add calculations, columns, and groupings, find duplicates, and more) with a straightforward interface. ER Diagrammer and Data Browsers – Visualize and annotate table relationships to create your own relationship templates; view master-detail relationships; browse database tables and objects. Charts and Reports – Design professional charts and graphs to share your data results. Import/Export Utility Wizard – Load and unload data efficiently. Easily export and publish data to Excel, .CSV, .TXT, HTML, PDF, and a variety of other file formats.

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Quest Toad DBA Suite for SQL Server

TOAD Database Tool for Development & Administration

The Toad database tool increases productivity of database professionals and the quality of their application code. Toad has variants for all leading database systems across the Windows, Unix, Linux, and z/OS operating systems:

• Toad for Oracle,
• Toad for DB2,
• Toad for SQL Server, and
• Toad for MySQL.

There are also functional variants of Toad, including Toad Data Modeler, and Toad for Data Analysts.

Millions of users trust Toad database tools, including the flagship product Toad for Oracle, to provide a simple, consistent way to build, manage, and maintain databases. Whether your clients are developers, DBAs, or analysts, Toad’s unique community-built approach will dramatically increase their productivity.

Quest Toad DBA Suite for SQL Server – DM

By Quest Software

Toad DBA Suite for SQL Server
A Simplified Approach to SQL Server Database Administration
The Toad® DBA Suite for SQL Server is a complete set of SQL Server DBA tools that automate maintenance tasks, ensure optimal performance, and mitigate the risk of change. It helps you easily increase accuracy and resolve issues before they impact production. You can also greatly reduce the risks associated with database vulnerability, performance bottlenecks, upgrades, patches, and more

Details

Toad DBA Suite for SQL Server A Simplified Approach to SQL Server Database Administration The Toad® DBA Suite for SQL Server is a complete set of SQL Server DBA tools that automate maintenance tasks, ensure optimal performance, and mitigate the risk of change. It helps you easily increase accuracy and resolve issues before they impact production. You can also greatly reduce the risks associated with database vulnerability, performance bottlenecks, upgrades, patches, and more. With the Toad DBA Suite for SQL Server, you can work smarter, not harder — no matter how much experience you have as a DBA.

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Key Features

The Toad DBA Suite for SQL Server boosts productivity by enabling you to: Automate, schedule, and simplify repetitive, time-consuming tasks Use a smooth workflow through a single suite of integrated tools Integrate with Quest SQL Optimizer for SQL Server for quick resolution of performance bottlenecks View all managed databases collectively and drill down to objects and task execution — all within the same window Manage SQL Server user accounts efficiently and accurately — without the use of scripts Diagnose database performance bottlenecks through visual representations of SQL Server, Analysis Services, and SQL Azure database environments Automate the SQL optimization process Correlate SQL Server performance with corresponding Windows information Evaluate the impact of database changes (upgrades, patches, new configurations, indexing) through database workload replay Use what-if analysis to preempt SQL performance regression due to indexing Deploy schema and data model changes

Quest Toad for SQL Server

TOAD Database Tool for Development & Administration

The Toad database tool increases productivity of database professionals and the quality of their application code. Toad has variants for all leading database systems across the Windows, Unix, Linux, and z/OS operating systems:

• Toad for Oracle,
• Toad for DB2,
• Toad for SQL Server, and
• Toad for MySQL.

There are also functional variants of Toad, including Toad Data Modeler, and Toad for Data Analysts.

Millions of users trust Toad database tools, including the flagship product Toad for Oracle, to provide a simple, consistent way to build, manage, and maintain databases. Whether your clients are developers, DBAs, or analysts, Toad’s unique community-built approach will dramatically increase their productivity.

Quest Toad for SQL Server – DM

By Quest Software

Toad for SQL Server
Simplify SQL Server Administration and Development
Toad® for SQL Server is a productivity toolset for SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and development. It has earned multiple awards, including back-to-back “Best of Tech-Ed” wins.

Details

Toad for SQL Server Simplify SQL Server Administration and Development Toad® for SQL Server is a productivity toolset for SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and development. It has earned multiple awards, including back-to-back “Best of Tech-Ed” wins. This SQL Server tuning tool makes it easy to: Compare and synchronize schema and table data Execute SQL scripts against multiple SQL Server instances Roll back transactions from SQL Server transaction logs Manage SQL Server agent jobs Recall SQL scripts run at any point in time

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Key Features

Intuitive Interface – Offers the same look and feel as Toad for Oracle. Quick Installation – Provides fast and easy setup capabilities, so you can start taking advantage of Toad’s powerful functionality in just minutes. Support for Microsoft Windows Excel 2010 – Enables you to work directly with Excel. Script Generation – Delivers flexible, complete, fast, and accurate script generation. Large Data Set Support – Makes it simple for you to work with data sets of any size. Task Scheduling – Runs tasks automatically according to parameters you set. Quest SQL Optimizer – Validates SQL to maximize performance. Purchase this as a stand-alone product or within Toad for SQL Server Xpert Edition. Advanced Search Capabilities – Locates the data you need in record time through the Schema Compare and Generate DDL functions. Support for SQL Azure – Connects to SQL Azure. You must have read access to the master database. Group Execute – Executes SQL scripts across multiple instances. Compare and Synchronize – Compares and synchronizes data, schemas, and servers in a few clicks. Transaction Log Reader – Recovers data stored in transaction log files, rolls back operations, and reconstructs transactions. Xpert Tuning – Resolves SQL performance issues automatically. Identify, tune, and benchmark problematic SQL, no matter where it resides in your environment. Investigate indexing strategies through automated index generation. Recall SQL Scripts – Saves every SQL statement executed against the database automatically. Allows you to quickly locate statements for review or save them for long-term use. Version Control – Integrates with popular version-control vendors, including Visual Source Safe, Subversion, and CVS. SQL Performance Optimization – Ensures optimal performance by automatically identifying SQL Server performance tuning opportunities, optimizing, and testing SQL prior to deployment. Query Builder – Lets you quickly drag and drop tables to create queries. Report Writer – Documents database objects and report on schemas. Includes support for pivot grids and a chart designer. Database Administration – Simplifies SQL Server administration tasks. Create, alter, and manage database objects, SQL code, users, logins, and security across multiple servers. CodeCompletion – Automates the coding process and provides SQL Server tuning suggestions for rapid completion of T-SQL commands. Difference Viewer – Enables you to identify discrepancies between files, data, and objects, then edit duplicate data. Export data to Excel with linked queries and add notes to database objects. Grid Customization – Offers customizable data grid styles. Visual Data Modeling – Shows tables, dependencies, and database relationships in your SQL Server environment in a data modeling view.

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