All over the globe, we see that enormous research work is being done in the fields of science & technology. This results in creation of massive amounts of new information which are then added to the mainstream data on daily and hourly basis. The business enterprises also have to store and manage their financial data, statistical data, sales record and other critical data. Business enterprises are forced to obey and follow the strict rules of data retention laws. These strict laws have increased the demand for a dependable storage medium that can provided protection and security to the data for a longer time period.

There are many different tape storage technologies available in the market, but the most cost efficient tape technology that I have found is the Sony DLT-VS1 tape technology. Sony DLT-VS1 tape format is ideal for mid-range servers. Sony DLT-VS1 is based on the cost effective DLT tape technology. Quantum and Sony joined their efforts to develop DLT-VS1 media tape cartridge, which is read/write compatible with the DLT-V4 drive and DLT-VS160 tape drives. In DLT-V4 backup tape drive, the native capacity of Sony DLT-VS1 backup tape reaches 160 GB (320 GB compressed) with high data rate of 10 Mbps (20 Mbps compressed). With DLT-VS160 tape drives, the Sony DLT-VS1 storage tape can hold 80GB native and 160GB compressed data. The data rate in native and compressed mode will be 8 Mb/s and 16 Mb/s respectively.

Part number of Sony DLT-VS1 media tape is DLTVS1-160. The readers might also be interested to know about the part numbers of other DLT-VS1 tape brands. Part number of Quantum DLT-VS1 tape is MR-V1MQN-01 and that of HP DLT-VS1 tape cartridge is C8007A. Rugged cartridge mechanism of Sony DLT-VS1 backup tape enhances its capacity to deliver excellent results in library environment. Sony DLTVS1-160 cartridge satisfies the performance expectations in a cost effective manner. Sony has used innovative calendering technique in the development of DLTVS1-160 tape cartridges. This new technology has resulted in ultra smooth recording surface, which plays a vital role in supporting high density recordings. In calendering technology, the magnetic particles are heated.

Afterwards these metal particles are applied to the tape media with the help of pressure rollers. During heavy workloads and high density recording, superior data integrity is assured by the intelligent Sony DLT-VS1 media cartridge. Calendering technique has significantly reduced the error rate. Sony has used special magnetic material called the "alloy armored metal particle" for the production of DLTVS1-160 media storage cartridge. Robust medium of DLTVS1-160 features exceptional weather resistance and enables higher output characteristics. Consistent and increased strength of output signals is necessary for high density recording. That is why Sony has reduced the thickness of DLT-VS1 tape’s media by 50 percent over the previous DLT tape generations.

Enterprise customers prefer the Sony DLT-VS1 backup tape technology, as its operational cost is much less than other tape formats. Sony DLTVS1-160 tapes are highly reliable. Their increased media performance and economical storage solutions enable the organizations to efficiently compete in the business market.