The DLT VS160 fills the need for enterprise-class capacity and throughput in a value priced solution. It features a half-high form factor and offers 160GB of compressed capacity and a 16MB/second compressed transfer rate. Available as an internally configured unit, a tabletop or rackmount unit, the DLT VS160 uses DLT tape VS1 media, delivering increased capacity, enhanced reliability, and super durability, all at an industry-leading cost per gigabyte.

Quantum "Backup Ready" certified solutions allow you to go from box-to-backup in minutes with the highly reliable Quantum DLT VS160 tape drive, world-class software and durable Quantum media. "Backup Ready" solutions are cost-effective, easy to install and fully-supported by Quantum. Choose the Quantum DLT VS160 tape drive configuration that is right for your IT environment, a server-installable internal, convenient tabletop or space-efficient rackmount.

The Quantum DLT VS160 is an extension of the DLT data protection family that pushes all of the smart options that users have come to expect – reliability, value and space-efficiency. 

Quantum DLT data tape media is manufactured to the highest levels of quality control to ensure low error rates, high performance and long-term durability. With a proven 30-year archive life, Quantum DLT data tape cartridges allow you to archive your data with confidence. The Quantum DLT tape media family offers you more choices to better manage your data over time. Because of a commitment to backward compatibility, you'll be able to upgrade to the higher capacity SDLT600 tape drive without leaving your critical data behind. Using Super DLT tape II media in a SDLT600 drive, backing up 600 GB is faster and more reliable than ever.