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DAT / DLT / SDLT Cartridges – South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

Digital Audio Tape (DAT)

Introduced by Sony in 1987, DAT was originally designed as a professional digital recording medium. The format uses 4 mm magnetic tape housed in a compact shell and quickly found its way into data backup solutions thanks to its reliable digital recording quality. DAT technology offered exact digital cloning and became widely adopted for small to medium business storage needs.

Digital Linear Tape (DLT)

Developed in the mid-1980s by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), DLT became a trusted standard for enterprise data backup. In 1994, Quantum Corporation acquired the technology, refining it into a robust solution for long-term data archiving. Its successor, Super DLT (SDLT), offered increased storage capacity and performance, making it suitable for growing business environments.

DAT, DLT and SDLT Cartridges Today

These formats remain important for organisations that require secure, cost-effective and long-term data storage. Businesses in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia continue to use DAT, DLT and SDLT backup media for archiving and compliance purposes, thanks to their durability, portability and proven reliability.

Buy in South Africa

ComX Computers supplies a wide range of backup cartridges including DAT, DLT and SDLT. Whether for small office backups or enterprise-scale archiving, these trusted media formats remain an excellent investment for secure data storage across Southern Africa.