Quantum DLT-V4

The 320 GB Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive delivers enterprise-class features along with enhanced capacity and performance at an amazingly affordable price.

Quantum DLT-V4 Product Overview

In order to keep pace with the ongoing business data explosion and expanding government regulations, small-to-medium sized businesses now require storage features previously found only in enterprise offerings. Built on the market proven reliability of DLT® Technology, the DLT-V4 drive ensures vital business data is protected and secure at the lowest media cost/GB in its class at just $0.12/GB.

 160GB capacity native 320GB compressed
 57.6GB/hr native backup capacity
 Available as an internal/external or rackmount model
 Superior Manageability - DLTSage™ delivers a set of proactive management tools that reduce management time and improve the reliability of your backup process
 Regulatory Compliance - DLTSage WORM ™ provides WORM (Write Once, Read Many) archival functionality for regulatory compliance on standard DLTtape® VS1 media
 Extraordinary Performance – with 320 GB compressed capacity and 20 MB/s compressed transfer rate, the DLT-V4 drive has 4 times the capacity and 3 times the speed of the DAT 72 drive
 Connectivity options include direct connect with SATA or internal USB - no host bus adapters needed on equipped motherboards

 Datasheet

Quantum DLT-V4 Product Details

The DLT-V4 tape drive is compatible with an installed base of a half-a-million drives and provides three generations of back-read support for the DLT VS160, DLT VS80 and DLT1 drives. It even uses the same market-proven and readily available DLTtape VS1 media as the DLT VS160 drive. The DLT-V4 easily integrates into today’s entry-level servers with a half-height format and your choice of interfaces -- SATA or Ultra 160 SCSI.

 Learn more about "Backup and Archival Compliance With DLT-V4 Tape Drives"

Quantum “Backup Ready” certified solutions allow you to go from box-to-backup in minutes with the highly reliable Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, world-class Backup Exec™ QuickStart software and durable Quantum media. “Backup Ready” solutions are cost-effective, easy to install and fully-supported by Quantum. Choose the Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive configuration that is right for your IT environment, a server-installable internal, convenient tabletop or space-efficient rackmount.

Thanks to the power of DLTSage, the DLT-V4 offers a suite of intelligent data protection tools that enable you to more effectively manage and protect your tape storage environment. Learn more about the diagnostic offerings of DLTSage.


DLT-V4 users can leverage DLTSage WORM™a valuable asset in today’s rigorous regulatory environment. With DLTSage WORM, the DLT-V4 drive provides WORM (Write Once Read Many) archival functionality for regulatory compliance on standard DLTtape VS1 media. Learn more about the WORM archival functionality of DLTSage WORM.

Media Compatibility

 Quantum DLT-V4 tape drives write to the following media:
DLTtape VS1 (MR-V1MQN-01)
 Quantum DLT-V4 tape drives read the following media:
DLTtape VS1 (MR-V1MQN-01), also reads DLTtape IV (THXKD-02) cartridge written on DLT 1 and DLT VS80 drives and DLTtape VS1 cartridges written on DLT VS160 drives
 Quantum DLT-V4 tape drives utilize the following cleaning cartridge:
DLT VS 160/V4 Cleaning (MR-V1CQN-01)

What's in the Box

Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, Internal Bare, SATA II
 Includes product documentation
Model number (color):
BHBAM-BR (black*)

Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, Internal Kit, SATA II
Includes Backup Exec QuickStart software, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, SATA data cable and power cable and product documentation
Model number (color):
BHBAM-EY (black*)

Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, internal bare, USB 2.0 to SATA, 5.25"
Includes product documentation, USB adapter with internal USB cable and 4 pin motherboard connector. Uses either SATA or USB motherboard connector.
Model number (color):
BCBAH-BR (black*)

Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, Internal Kit, USB 2.0 to SATA
Includes Backup Exec QuickStart software, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, USB adapter with internal USB cable and 4 pin motherboard connector, SATA cable, SATA power cable and product documentation. Uses either SATA or USB motherboard connector.
Model number (color):
BCBAH-EY (black*)

Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, Internal Bare, Ultra 160 SCSI
Includes product documentation
Model number (color):
BHBAX-BR (black*)

Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, Internal Kit, Ultra 160 SCSI
Includes Backup Exec QuickStart software, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge and product documentation
Model number (color):
BHBAX-EY (black*)

Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, Tabletop Kit, Ultra 160 SCSI
Includes Backup Exec QuickStart software, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, HD68 to HD68 pin SCSI cable, SCSI terminator, Power Cord and product documentation
Model number (color):
BHBBX-EY (black)

Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, Tabletop Kit, Ultra 160 SCSI
Includes Backup Exec QuickStart software, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, HD68 to HD68 pin SCSI cable, SCSI terminator, Power Cord and product documentation
Model number (color):
BHBBX-YF (beige)

Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, 1-drive, 1U rackmount, Ultra 160 SCSI
Includes Backup Exec QuickStart software, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, HD68 to HD68 pin SCSI cable, SCSI terminator, Power Cord, mounting kit and product documentation
Model number (color):
BHCMX-EY (black)

Quantum DLT-V4 tape drive, 2-drive, 1U rackmount, Ultra 160 SCSI
Includes Backup Exec QuickStart software, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, HD68 to HD68 pin SCSI cable, SCSI terminator, Power Cord, mounting kit and product documentation
Model number (color):
BHCNX-EY (black)

* Internal units ship with a black bezel installed and a beige bezel in the box

DLT-V4 Product Service and Support

Quantum provides a three-year Rapid Exchange warranty with the purchase of each standalone DLT-V4 tape drive.

* based on 2:1 compression

Tel: +44 (0)1256 782030 : 08704 286186