What Data Storage and Backup Products Does CPU Inc Offer?

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CPU Inc (Computer Peripherals Unlimited Inc.) is a worldwide distributor of data storage and backup solutions, and its catalog centers on tape systems, tape automation, tape media, and disk-based storage. If your environment runs older enterprise tape formats, LTO, or RAID/SAN/NAS gear, the site's product list is likely to match your needs; if you are looking for consumer drives or cloud services, it is not aimed at that. The company lists a U.S. toll-free line (800-278-3480) and an international line (480-505-0177), and offers quote requests through the site.

Tape Systems

The tape lineup is the broadest part of the catalog and spans several generations of enterprise formats:

Format family Listed products
3480 / 3490 / 3490E Fujitsu M2483B, M2485B, M2483H, M2485H, M2488, M2483N, M2485K/N, M2488C, M2488E; MP 8418, MP 8436; IBM 3490E
3590 IBM 3590 B1A/B11, E1A/E11, H1A/H11; Fujitsu M8100; 3590 tape cartridge
3592 IBM 3592 tape drives (E05/E06/E07 listed under products)
LTO LTO 1 through LTO 6 tape drives
DLT / SDLT Quantum DLT2000XT, DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000; Benchmark DLT1; Quantum DLT rackmount; Quantum SDLT 220, SDLT 320, SDLT 600
4mm HP C1533, C1533a, C1537, C1559, C5685c, C5717a; Sony SDT 7000, SDT 9000, SDT 10000
8mm Sony SDX 300 (AIT1), SDX 500 (AIT2), SDX 700 (AIT3), SAIT; Exabyte 8505XL, 8700LT, 8700, 8900, Mammoth1, M2 Mammoth2
9-track M4 Data 9906, M4 Data 9914, HP 88780, Qualstar 3400 Series

This range matters if you maintain legacy systems: 3480/3490-class drives, 9-track units, and early DLT/8mm formats are largely out of mainstream production, so a specialist distributor is often the practical source for replacements.

Autoloaders and Tape Libraries

Automation is organized by media type and by brand:

  • Overland Storage tape libraries, including the ARCvault LTO and NEO LTO lines
  • Qualstar LTO tape libraries and Teraloader tape libraries
  • AIT, SAIT, and DLT tape libraries
  • Rackmount tape libraries

If you are sizing a library, the decision usually comes down to which media your existing drives use (LTO vs. AIT/SAIT vs. DLT) and whether you need a rackmount form factor; the site groups products along those lines.

Disk Systems and Virtual Tape

Beyond tape, the catalog covers disk-based storage and backup acceleration:

  • RAID storage from Nexsan, Overland, and NEC
  • SnapServers: Overland Snap Server 410, 210, 520, 620, and 650
  • SAN & NAS network storage
  • Virtual tape libraries (VTL) and continuous data protection (CDP) from Actifio and FalconStor
  • Data deduplication and DCX software

A VTL is relevant when backup software expects tape but you want disk-speed restores; the listed FalconStor and Actifio products fit that pattern. SnapServer and RAID systems suit file-sharing or direct-attached storage needs rather than tape replacement.

Tape Media and Recertified Media

Media is sold alongside the drives, which reduces compatibility guesswork:

  • LTO tape media
  • 3592 tape media
  • 3590 tape media
  • DLT tape media
  • Recertified media

Recertified cartridges are worth considering for legacy drives where new media is scarce or costly, but confirm the specific format and generation against your drive before ordering.

Services

The site also lists tape drive repair and data conversion services, plus a quote request form and blog. These are useful when a drive fails and replacement hardware is hard to find, or when data on older media needs to be moved to a current format.

How to Decide If It Fits

  • Match by format first. Identify your drive's format and generation (e.g., LTO-4, SDLT 600, 3590 E1A) and check it against the lists above.
  • Legacy environments are the strongest fit. 3480/3490, 9-track, and early 8mm/DLT gear is where a specialist distributor adds the most value.
  • Use the phone lines for confirmation. Pricing is not published on the page, so call 800-278-3480 (U.S.) or 480-505-0177 (international) or submit a quote request to confirm availability and price for a specific part number.