<BR><BR>The Scorpion 8 DAT is a suitable and cost-effective choice for protecting UNIX and network servers. The drive is available in both internal and external versions and has an established technology roadmap should your backup needs increase. The <B>TapeStor DAT 8</B> is a bundled solution including media diagnostic utilities and Backup Exec Single Server Edition for Windows NT or NetWare server environments.<BR><BR> <B>Reliability</B><BR> By significantly reducing the number of components used in all Scorpion DAT drives we have greatly increased the drive's reliability. In fact these drives now feature the highest MTBF in the industry (265 000 hours at a 20% duty cycle 320 000 at 12%).<BR><BR> <B>Performance</B><BR> With the helical scan head now spinning at 8 000 RPM the Scorpion 8 transfers data at up to 1.1 MB/sec. These performance improvements transfer directly into faster backup operations.<BR><BR> <B>Data Integrity</B><BR> An improved head-to-tape interface and flying preamplifier increase read performance while optimized channel equalization ensures that signals from drive to tape are consistent.<BR><BR> <B>Service and Support</B><BR> All Seagate Scorpion drives are backed with an industry-leading three-year warranty and the REACT Rapid Replacement Program.