Chapter 3 Performance Specifications
Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics
DLT-V4 Product Specification
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Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics
3
Table 6
lists the data cartridge and media characteristics.
Table 6 Data Cartridge and
Media Characteristics
Reliability Factors
3
Table 7
lists the reliability factors for the DLT-V4 tape drive.
Table 7 Reliability Factors
Characteristic
Specification
Media Width
0.5 in.
Media Length
1,847 ft
Media Type
Metal Particle
Data Cartridge Dimensions
4.1 in. x 4.1 in. x 1.0 in.
Shelf Life
30 years minimum @ 20 ºC and 40%
relative humidity (non-condensing)
Usage
600 hrs (150 full read/write uses)
Factor
Hours / Cycles
Comments
Head Life
30,000 tape
motion hours
Continuous operation.
MTBF
250,000 hours
The manufacturer does not
warrant that predicted MTBF is
representative of any particular
unit installed for customer use.
Actual figures vary from unit to
unit.
MTBF is measured at 100% duty
cycle, excluding head life.
Load/Unload
50,000 cycles
This excludes media errors.
