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Appendix A Specifications
A-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive
Quantum SuperLoader 3A Series User’s Guide
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Media Specifications
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Characteristic
LTO Ultrium 3
LTO Ultrium 3 formatted capacity
400 GB (noncompressed)
800 GB (2:1 typical compression)
Basic description
Pre-formatted (servo written) metal particle
Tape length
680 m (2230.9 ft.)
Cartridge dimensions
102 x 105.4 x 21.5 mm
(4 x 4.15 x .85 in)
Read compatibility
LTO Ultrium 1, LTO Ultrium 2, LTO Ultrium 3
Write compatibility
LTO Ultrium 2, LTO Ultrium 3
Shelf life
> 30 years with < 10% loss in demagnetization @ 20°C
40% RH (noncondensing)
Cartridge life
1,000,000 passes (any point on the tape passing the
recording head in either direction)
LTO Universal Cleaning cartridge life
20 uses