HP Surestore 6.140 Tape Library - Manual (Page 206)

Drives and Media
Quantum DLT Drives & Media
Appendix D D-6
NOTE You can also use DLT Type IIIXT media, though it has a significantly
reduced capacity and performance compared to DLT Type IV media.
Table D-5 DLT Media Specifications
Characteristic DLT Type IV Media
Formatted capacity DLT 8000 format:
• 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)
• 2,000 loads/unloads
Cleaning cartridge life 20 uses