Quantum Internal Storage System Travan 40 GB - Manual (Page 21)

Operation and Maintenance
Recommended Tape Cartridges
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Recommended Tape Cartridges
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Table 1 summarizes the types of tape cartridges that can be used with
Quantum Travan 40GB drives. All other tape formats are incompatible.
Table 1 Tape
Information
Note:
The capacities shown below are based on 2:1 data compression.
Uncompressed values are one half as high. Capacities, backup
speeds and transfer rates will vary with file type and system
configuration.
Tape Frame Capacity Length
Travan 40
Quantum model CTM40
40 Gbytes 750 ft
Travan 20/NS20 (TR-5)*
Quantum model CTM20
20 Gbytes 740 ft
Note:
The Quantum Travan 40 drive can read but not write to TR-5
cartridges.