Digital Linear Tape

Digital Linear Tape (DLT) is considered a de facto standard for magnetic tape technology used for computer data storage. It was invented by Digital Equipment Corporation in 1984, and was purchased by Quantum Corporation in 1994, who currently manufactures drives and licenses the technology and trademark.

Related Topics:
Magnetic tape - Computer - Data storage - Digital Equipment Corporation - Quantum Corporation - 1994

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Current manufacturers of cartridges for the DLT/SDLT market are Fujifilm, Hitachi/Maxell and Imation. Sony owns a license, but does not use it. All other companies/brands (even Quantum) are contractors and/or resellers of these three companies.

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• Hewlett-Packard
• Imation Corporation

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A variant with higher capacity has the code-name Super DLT (SDLT).

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LTO is a competing tape technology.

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