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Media Specifications
Table 9 Media Specifications
Characteristic DLT Type IV Media
DLT1 formatted capacity 40 GB (non-compressed
80 GB (2:1 typical compression)
Basic description 0.5 inch (metal particle)
Tape length 557 meters (1828 feet)
Cartridge dimensions 10.4 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
(4.1 x 4.1 x 1.0 in)
Shelf life 30 years minimum @ 20° C
40% RH (non-condensing)
Cartridge life 1,000,000 passes (any point on the
tape passing the recording head in
either direction)
Cleaning cartridge life 20 uses
Supported media Data Cartridges:
— DLT IV, DLT1 or DLT VS media
Cleaning Cartridges:
— DLT1 or DLT VS cleaning
cartridges
