Chapter 3 Specifications
Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics
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Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics
3
Table 11
lists the data cartridge and media characteristics.
Table 11 Data Cartridge and
Media Characteristics
Reliability Factors
3
Table 12
lists the reliability factors for the DLT-V4 tape drive.
Table 12 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.