Abstract: DATMAN makes a Tape (4mm DAT/DDS) drive behave like a disk.
It's a lot more than a backup/restore solution.
Most DOS/Windows9x/ME applications can directly access files on the tape using
the drive letter.
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Pixelab, Inc.
1212 S. Naper Blvd., Suite 119
Naperville, Illinois 60540 U.S.A.
Founded in 1986
Phone = +1-630-369-7112
Fax = +1-413-638-1693
E-Mail = sales@pixelab.com
Web Home = http://www.pixelab.com
- A Windows 95/98 compatible file system (Not Windows NT compatible)
- Includes a real-mode driver which performs tape access in DOS
- As easy to operate as the floppy disk
- Supports both long filenames and short filenames
- Files on tape are directly accessed by Windows or DOS applications
- Up to 40 Gigabytes, 256,000 files, 16,000 subdirectories
- File transfer throughput can exceed 2 GB/hr (33 MB/min)
- Very fast volume mount operation
- Redundant write (N-Grouping) feature for unparalleled reliability
- Supports most DDS (4mm, DAT) models and selected 8mm drives
- Extensive data recovery features virtually eliminate loss of files
- Network ready and accessible from peer workstations
- Well organized Graphic User Interface
- Extensive set of commands (more than 50 menu commands)
- On-Line Tutorials for easy "Learning Curve"
- Compatible with tapes written by earlier versions of DATMAN
- Y2K Ready! No problem with Year 2000 (ISO-8601 Compliant)
- Packaged in various grades fitting everybody's budget and requirements
- A great alternative for NetWare server backup
- Daily incremental backup and instantaneous retrieval of any files
- Archiving AutoCAD drawing files
- BBS file repository, online multi-gigabyte storage
- Image files directly accessed by programs like 3D-STUDIO
- Digitized audio data storage for editing
- Put the whole server on a DATMAN tape and carry it with a notebook PC.
- Archiving word processor files
- Digitized photo library
- Any applications which require large and inexpensive storage
- Microsoft Windows 95/98 or MS-DOS ver 5.00 - 7.10
- 16 MB of Main memory (24 MB or more recommended)
- 4MB of Free space on hard disk (40 MB recommended)
- SCSI host adapter
- Tape Drive (See the Compatibility Chart)
- Supports most DDS (4mm, DAT) drives
and selected 8mm drives (> EXB-8505)
- Does not work under Windows NT
- Does not support DTL, QIC, Travan, or other non-SCSI models
- Money-Back Guarantee within 30 days for a full refund.
- Free downloading of updates within 3 months of purchase.
- Full credit of the purchase price toward a product upgrade
within 3 months of purchase (you pay the difference plus
a $10 upgrade fee)
- The DATMAN Freeware is available to the general public without
charge for product evaluation and personal usage. DATMAN is not
a public-domain software and remains as intellectual property of
Pixelab, Inc. It is protected by United States Patent, the copyright
law and international treaties. Inclusion of any part of DATMAN
software in commercial products without written permission of
Pixelab is prohibited.
- The standard single-user license is good for one tape drive. You
may install the DATMAN software up to three computers that you own
for the operation of one tape drive attached to the computers.
- If you intend to use DATMAN with two or more tape drives either
attached to the same computer or on different computers at one time,
you need to acquire the same number of copies of the DATMAN software
as the number of tape drives you intend to operate under DATMAN control.
- If you intend to use one tape drive with arbitrarily many computers
you must acquire a multiple-host license.
- If you intend to use multiple tape drives with multiple computers,
you may acquire a site license.
- Technical support E-Mails from paid customers receive priority
treatments. That is, Freeware users may have to wait longer
for a reply E-Mail (we will TRY to answer them within 7 days).
If you are ready to place order with a credit card
(Visa/MasterCard/Amex), click below.
For non-credit card ordering and inquiries,
send E-Mail ( sales@datman.com)
The latest releases (this page revised on 2002-08-16)
DATMAN-99 Version 2.40.0 2000-06-18
DATMAN-98 Version 2.07.1 2000-01-15 (bug fix update)
DATMAN-DOS Version 1.22.2 1999-11-30
We named the latest version of DATMAN software (Version 2.20 or higher)
DATMAN-99.
It features enhanced file I/O capabilities with greater speed and reliability,
as well as improved data access for real-time applications (e.g., MP3 playback).
If you acquired your DATMAN license in June 1999 or later, you qualify for
a free update of DATMAN-99. If your DATMAN aquisition was in May 1999 or
earlier, you can order an update or upgrade of the new DATMAN-99 package at
a discounted price (you will receive a partial credit for your current copy of
DATMAN-DOS or DATMAN-99, depending on the purchase date). Click here for
Details about the DATMAN-99 Update/Upgrade.
Or, you may proceed for a free download of the most recent bug-fix release
(DATMAN-98 Version Version 2.07.1).
- I don't have a DATMAN Serial Number (I'm new here),
AND, I am interested in ...
1.1 downloading a copy of DATMAN-99 Freeware.
1.2 downloading a copy of DATMAN-DOS Freeware.
- I am a Freeware user with a DATMAN Serial Number
AND, I am interested in ...
2.1 updating my DATMAN-98/99 with the latest version.
2.2 obtaining a new INSTALL KEY since my old one expired.
2.3 installing DATMAN-98/99 on another computer.
- I am a paid customer with a Licensed copy of DATMAN
AND, I am interested in ...
3.1 downloading the latest DATMAN-98/99 for free update.
3.2 obtaining a new INSTALL KEY since my old one expired.
3.3 installing DATMAN-98/99 on another computer.
3.4 downloading the latest DATMAN-DOS for free update.
- I am ready to order the DATMAN software using a credit card.
I am interested in ordering...
4.1
a copy of DATMAN-99 as a new customer.
4.2
a copy of DATMAN-DOS as a new customer.
4.3
a copy of DATMAN-99 as a product update/upgrade.
- I have received a special Download Code via E-Mail
AND, I am ...
5.1 ready to download the file.
- I own a licensed copy of DATMAN-DOS Professional Edition,
6.1 I have a DATMAN Diskette with a Serial Number.
6.2 I purchased it before January 1998.
- My case does not fit to any of the above.
7.1 Send E-Mail to sales@datman.com.
- Ten (10) 90m DDS blank cartridges (requires formatting before use)
- One (1) Head cleaning cartridge
- $50 plus Shipping and Handling
- DATMAN Software, Professional Edition (up to 24 GB/tape)
- DAT Tape Drive, (DDS-3, HP C1554A)
- External SCSI Enclosure with SCSI ID selector
- SCSI Host Adapter, Adaptec 16-bit ISA (16-bit or 32-bit PCI optional)
- SCSI Cable (3-ft, Centronics male/male)
- $1,300
External Auto Loader Tape Subsystem "The Ultimate"
Plan for the next five years' storage needs.
- DATMAN Software, Professional Edition (up to 144 GB/tape)
- Hewlett-Packard DAT Auto Loader Tape Drive, (six DDS-3 cartridges)
- External SCSI Enclosure with SCSI ID selector
- SCSI Host Adapter, Adaptec 16-bit ISA (16-bit or 32-bit PCI optional)
- SCSI Cable (3-ft, Centronics male/male)
- $6,000
- If you are not sure about the SCSI interface, SCSI bus termination,
or the setup procedure in Win95's Device-Manager, our knowledgeable
technical support staff will supervise your hardware and software
installation over the phone (only for U.S. customers).
- DDS units (tape drive only) also available (starting at $750). See below...
DATMAN-1GB Software Package (download)................. Free
DATMAN-4GB Software Package (download).................. $40
DATMAN-8GB Software Package (download).................. $80
DATMAN-PRO Software Package (download)................. $160
Tape Supply Kit......................................... $50
HP DDS-2 bare drive only (8GB)..................... $750
HP DDS-3 bare drive only (24GB)...................$1,000
The Works DATMAN External Tape Subsystem (24GB)... $1,300
The Ultimate DATMAN AutoLoader Subsystem (144GB)... $6,000
For non-credit card ordering and inquiries,
send E-Mail ( sales@datman.com)
Thank you for visiting DATMAN Web Page
(http://www.datman.com/)
Updated 2002-08-16
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