Information on DLT Tape Drives (Digital Linear Tape) To output DVD replication masters, and especially masters for DVD-9 using CSS encryption and/or Macrovision protection, DLT tapes are the preferred method - here is a representative sample of DLT drives you may find for sale or rent. Remember you will need a SCSI adapter to connect these to your Mac/PC SCSI Cards for Mac OS X: http://www.attotech.com/apple.html DLT 2000 XT DLT 2000 XT 15 GB Native/ 30 GB Compressed RETIRED Slow, but usable! Native capacity of 15 GB at 1.25 MB/s * 2:1 Compression allows 30 GB at 2.5 MB/s * 2 read/write channels * Open system, supported by many manufacturers * 80,000 hours MTBF at 100% duty cycle * 30,000 hour head life   DLT 4000 DLT 4000 20 GB Native/40 GB Compressed RETIRED Old, but quite reliable! Native capacity of 20 GB at 1.5 MB/s * 2:1 Compression allows 40 GB at 3 MB/s * Read and Write backward compatible with earlier DLTtape formats * Proven scalability for future storage needs * Advanced Linear Recording technology for dependable performance * Precision Tape Guidance System for increased reliability * Unique Tape Mark Directory for faster access time * Dual channel read/write system * Industry standard, open system DLT 7000 DLT 7000 35 GB Native / 70 GB Compressed - RETIRED Expensive, Good - Overkill, though Native capacity of 35 GB at 5 MB/s * 2:1 Compression allows 70 GB at 10 MB/s * Read and Write backward compatible with previous DLTtape formats * 4 read/write channels for high performance * Open system, supported by many manufacturers * 200,000 hours MTBF at 100% duty cycle * 30,000 hour head life DLT 8000 DLT 8000 40 GB Native/80 GB Compressed Obsolete Product Expensive, but an Excellent Choice Native capacity of 40 GB at 6 MB/s * 2:1 Compression allows 80 GB at 12 MB/s * Read and Write backward compatible with all DLT tape formats * Proven scalability for future storage needs * 4 read/write channels for high performance * Industry standard, with over 1.5 million drives sold * Ubiquitous, with over 55 million tape cartridges sold * Open system, supported by many manufacturers * 250,000 hours MTBF at 100% duty cycle DLT 1 DLT 1 40 GB Native / 80 GB Compressed NOT COMPATIBLE FOR DVD MASTERING AT THIS TIME!! Writes an Incompatible Format that many Replicators cannot read or accept. Native capacity of 40 GB at 3 MB/s * 2:1 Compression allows 80 GB at 6 MB/s * Read compatible with the DLT 4000 format * Industry standard, with over 1.5 million drives sold * Ubiquitous, with over 55 million tape cartridges sold * Open system, supported by many manufacturers * More than 200,000 hours MTBF at 100% duty cycle Search the Recipe4DVD Web Site Search WWW Search recipe4dvd.com