QUANTUM DLTtape HANDBOOK
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DLTtape Cartridges
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
III
IIIXT
IV
Super DLTtape I
Formatted Capacity (GB)
DLT 4000
10
15
20
20
DLT1
NA
NA
40
NA
DLT 8000
10
15
40
40
SDLT 220
NA
NA
40
110
Tape Life
Archival Storage (yrs)
>20
>30
>30
>30
(with <5% loss in demag-
netization, at 20°C & 40%
non-condensing humidity)
Durability
.5 million 1 million
1 million
1 million
(average head passes in
typical office/computer
environment)
Tape Characteristics
Tape Type
MP
MP
MP
AMP
Overall Length (ft.)
1,200
1,828
1,828
1,828
Color
Gray
White
Black
Black
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
DLTtape III
DLTtape IIIXT
DLTtape IV
Super DLTtape I
