Imation black watch, 9940 tape cartridge, Warranty – Imation BLACK WATCH 9940 User Manual
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Imation Black Watch
™
9940 Tape Cartridge
Imation and the Imation logo are trademarks of Imation Corp. Black Watch is a trademark licensed to Imation. StorageTek and the StorageTek logo are trademarks of Storage Technology Corp.
*As with all high-capacity media, it is recommended that the data on a dropped cartridge be copied to another cartridge and the dropped cartridge be retired.
Warranty
TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES: Imation warrants that this product is free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. If any such defect
appears within ten years from the date of purchase of the product, Imation’s entire liability is, at Imation’s option, either (a) repair, or (b) replacement of the product, or (c) refund of the purchase
price of the product, which must be returned to Imation with proof of purchase. This warranty does NOT apply to product failure resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect or mishandling,
improperly adjusted or maintained drives, incorrect environments or wear and tear from ordinary use. WARRANTY IS VOID IF MEDIA INFORMATION REGION (MIR) IS OVERWRITTEN OR CORRUPTED.
IMATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, SAVINGS OR DATA)
IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PRODUCT. This does not preclude claims for personal injury. Some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country.
Physical Characteristics
When used in a
T9940B drive
When used in a
T9940 drive
Capacity
200GB uncompressed
60GB uncompressed
Durability (Long Length)
180 full-file writes/reads (36 terabytes) 6,500 passes
180 full-file writes/reads (21.7 terabytes) 6,500 passes
Magnetic Characteristics
Coercivity
1625 ± 75 Oersteds (130 ± 6.0 KA/m)
1625 ± 75 Oersteds (130 ± 6.0 KA/m)
Cartridge Mechanical Characteristics
Size (overall cartridge)
L x W x H: 4.92 in. x 4.29 in. x 1.00 in.
L x W x H: 4.92 in. x 4.29 in. x 1.00 in.
(125mm x 109mm x 25.4mm)
(125mm x 109mm x 25.4mm)
Weight
9.17 oz. nominal (260g)
9.17 oz. nominal (260g)
Cartridge Performance
Number of Tracks
576 data tracks
288 data tracks
Track Following Servo
Factory prerecorded
Factory prerecorded
Caution: Do NOT bulk erase cartridges.
Caution: Do NOT bulk erase cartridges.
Tape Speed
134 ips r/w, up to 440 ips search
80 ips r/w, up to 440 ips search
(3.4 m/s r/w, up to 11 m/s search)
(2 m/s r/w, up to 11 m/s search)
Drop Test
Suitable for use after a drop of up to 39.4 in. (1m)*
Suitable for use after a drop of up to 39.4 in. (1m)*
Load/Unload
10,000 load/unloads
10,000 load/unloads
Error Characteristics
Permanent Errors
Zero
Zero
Archival Lifetime
15–30 years
15–30 years
Environmental Recommendations
Operating Conditions
Acclimate for 24 hours prior to use
Acclimate for 24 hours prior to use
60°F to 90°F (15°C to 32°C) 20% RH to 80% RH
60°F to 90°F (15°C to 32°C) 20% RH to 80% RH
78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
Storage Conditions (up to 4 weeks)
40°F to 90°F (-5°C to 32°C) 5% RH to 80% RH
40°F to 90°F (-5°C to 32°C) 5% RH to 80% RH
78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
Optimal Archival Condition
59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C) 30% RH to 40% RH
59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C) 30% RH to 40% RH
(more than 4 weeks)
78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
18°F/hr (10°C/hr), 10% RH/hr maximum gradient
18°F/hr (10°C/hr), 10% RH/hr maximum gradient
Transportation Conditions
-10°F to 120°F (-23°C to 49°C) 5% RH to 80% RH
-10°F to 120°F (-23°C to 49°C) 5% RH to 80% RH
78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
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