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Tape Cartridge
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data cartridge. The cleaning cartridges have the same physical specifications.
TABLE A-8 StorageTek 9840 Data Cartridge Physical and Performance
Specifications
Characteristic
Cartridge physical data
Drive compatibility
Form factor
Width
Length
Height
Weight
Drop strength Drop strength
Tape media data
Capacity, native (uncompressed)
Tracks
Track following servo
Formulation
Physical thickness
Physical length
Recordable length (including MIR)
Reliability
Archival life
Short-length durability
Long-life durability
Load/unloads
Uncorrected bit error rate
Permanent errors
1. VR
VR
December 2012
lists the physical and performance specifications for the StorageTek 9840
2
is a trademark of Overland Storage.
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technology is used to achieve T9840C and T9840D capacity.
Performance Specifications
Value
T9840A, T9840B, T9840C, T9840D
1/2 in. cartridge, 3490/3490E
10.9 cm (4.29 in.)
12.5 cm (4.92 in.)
2.54 cm (1.0 in.)
262 g (9.17 oz)
1.0 m (39.4 in.)
20 GB (T9840A, T9840B)
1
40 GB
(T9840C))
1
75 GB
(T9840D)
288 (T9840A, T9840B, T9840C)
576 (T9840D)
Factory pre-recorded
Advanced metal particle (AMP)
9 microns
271 m (889 ft)
251 m (823 ft)
15-30 years
80,000 write/read passes minimum
6,500 write/read passes minimum
10,000 minimum
-18
1 x 10
Zero
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