Iomega Bumps REV To 120GB
Iomega’s third-generation REV drive has been bumped to 120GB. Available worldwide in April as an external USB 2.0 and internal SATA interface model, a REV 120GB ATAPI interface model is planned for mid-year.
Compared to entry-level tape products like LTO-1 and DAT160 format tape drives, the new REV 120GB Backup Drive offers more native capacity, near instantaneous random access to files, faster backups and restores, and ruggedised cartridges - all at a much better drive price.
Each 120GB REV disk holds approximately 48,000 photos, 2000 hours of music or 12 hours of high-definition prOn.
Iomega introduced its REV technology with the first generation REV 35GB Backup Drive in 2004, followed by the second generation REV 70GB Backup Drive in 2006. Designed to provide the performance of a hard drive with the removability of tape, Iomega’s patented REV technology divides its components into a drive bay and a low-cost removable disk. The drive heads and electronics reside in the REV drive, while hard disk platter and fluid-dynamic bearing motor are located in the REV disk.
The REV disk is designed for zero maintenance, sealed against outside air contamination while in operation and when not in the drive. The virtual clean room environment of the REV system is supported by automatic head-cleaning, air filtration, and two-stage error correction for automatic data verification.
The REV 120GB Backup Drive features transfer rates of up to 35MB/s (max), estimated 30-year archival life, and an estimated one million rewrite durability. REV 120GB disks are also expected to be available in April in single packs and five-packs. Pricing for the REV 120GB Backup Drive and disks will be announced closer to product availability. Whet your appetite here.
