Appendix B: Specifications | www.gateway.com |
Media capacity
Media Type | Capacity |
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DLTtape VS1 storage capacity | 5.1 TB (noncompressed) with 16 cartridges |
| 10.2 TB (2:1 typical compression) with 16 cartridges |
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Media specifications |
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Characteristic | VS1 |
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DLTtape VS1 formatted capacity | 160 GB (noncompressed) |
| 320 GB (2:1 typical compression) |
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Basic description | Metal particle |
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Tape length | 1,847 ft. (562.9 m) |
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Cartridge dimensions | 4.1 x 4.1 x 1.0 in |
| (10.41 x 10.41 x 2.54 cm) |
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Read compatibility | |
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Write compatibility | |
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Shelf life | > 30 years with < 10% loss in demagnetization @ 68°F (20°C) |
| 40% RH (noncondensing) |
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Cartridge life | 1,000,000 passes (any point on the tape passing the recording |
| head in either direction) |
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DLT VS1 Cleaning cartridge life | 20 uses |
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