HP 20-Feb manual Characteristic DLT Type IV Media, Loads/unloads

Table 41	DLT Media Specifications
	Characteristic		DLT Type IV Media
	DLT 8000 Formatted capacity	■	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)	AppendixA
		■	2,000 loads/unloads
	Cleaning cartridge life	20 uses

Note	You can also use DLT Type IIIXT media, though it has a
	significantly reduced capacity and performance compared to
	DLT Type IV media.

Appendix DLT Drive and Media Specifications 193