Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 (Autoloader) - Manual (Page 39)

Media Specifications
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Characteristic DLTtapeIV Media
DLT1 formatted capacity 40 GB (non-compressed)
80 GB (2:1 typical compression)
Basic description 0.5 inch (metal particle)
Tape length 557 m (1828 ft)
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