Built with the same advanced linear recording technology, precision tape guiding system, and adaptive control mechanism proven successful in previous generations of DLTtape drives, the DLT 7000 was the first to employ the innovative Symmetric Phase Recording Technique and the four channel recording system. An ideal choice for intense data backup, archiving and near online storage applications for mid-range computers, network servers, high-end workstations and mainframe environments running Windows NT, NetWare, UNIX or proprietary operating systems.