Quantum DLT 2000 Handbook page 188

DLTtape Cartridges
DLTtape III
The Quantum DLTtape family of half-inch cartridges, approved for
use in all DLTtape system drives and autoloaders, delivers the highest
capacity of any 5.25-inch cartridge – up to 220GB in compressed
mode. To ensure accuracy, a patented tape leader ensures consistent
tape motion, while a unique tape/reel locking mechanism prevents
tape slack. The tape itself features a special high-grade Metal Particle
(MP; DLTtape III, DLTtape IIIXT and DLTtape IV), or Advanced
Metal Powder (AMP; Super DLTtape I) formula that reduces tape and
head wear. The result is tape that delivers a proven one million passes
with a negligible impact on soft error rates and a 30-year archival life.
DLTtape
Formatted Capacity (GB)
DLT 4000
DLT1
DLT 8000
SDLT 220
Tape Life
Archival Storage (yrs)
(with <5% loss in demag-
netization, at 20°C & 40%
non-condensing humidity)
Durability
(average head passes in
typical office/computer
environment)
Tape Characteristics
Tape Type
Overall Length (ft.)
Color
Warranty
DLTtape IIIXT
III IIIXT
10 15
NA NA
10 15
NA NA
>20 >30
.5 million 1 million
MP MP
1,200 1,828
Gray White
Limited Lifetime Warranty
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DLTtape IV Super DLTtape I
IV Super DLTtape I
20 20
40 NA
40 40
40 110
>30 >30
1 million 1 million
MP AMP
1,828 1,828
Black Black
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