HP Surestore Tape Library Model 2/20 User Manual page 195

Table 41
Appendix
DLT Media Specifications
Characteristic
DLT 8000 Formatted capacity
Basic description
Tape length
Cartridge dimensions
Shelf life
Cartridge life
Cleaning cartridge life
Note You can also use DLT Type IIIXT media, though it has a
significantly reduced capacity and performance compared to
DLT Type IV media.
DLT Type IV Media
40 GB (non-compressed)
80 GB (2:1 typical compression)
0.5 inch (metal particle)
557 meters (1828 feet)
10.4 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
(4.1 x 4.1 x 1.0 in)
30 years (minimum) @ 20° C
40% RH (non-condensing)
1,000,000 passes (any point on the
tape passing the recording head in
either direction)
2,000 loads/unloads
20 uses
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