IBM DS4300 Media Guide, Capacity, Length, Part, Highlights, Technology, number, Related products

Media Guide

				Capacity
			Length		Compressed	Part		Part
Media Tape	Highlights	Technology	(m/feet)	native	(typical)	number	Related products	number
Enterprise tape	● Custom labeling and initialization services are available	3592 Tape Cartridge	610/2001	300GB	900GB	18P7534
	● Server tracks help improve data integrity		610/2001	300GB WORM	900GB WORM	18P7538
	● Cartridge intermix within libraries supports smooth migration, legacy systems		246/810	60GB	180GB	24R0316
	● Write Once Read Many (WORM) functionality		246/810	60GB WORM	180GB WORM	24R0317
		3590 Tape Cartridge	320/1050	10/20/30GB	30/60/90GB	05H4434	3590 Conductive Abrasive Cleaning	05H4435
							Cartridge
		3590E Tape Cartridge	634/2070	20/40/60GB	60/120/180GB	05H3188	3480/3490 Conductive Cleaner	05H3917
						05H3302-J-less	3480/3490 Cleaning Cartridge	4780527
						08L6091-K-less	3592 Cleaning Cartridge	18P7535
		3490E Enhanced Capacity Tape	335/1100	800MB	2.4GB	09G4494
		Cartridge (36-track)
		3480 Tape Cartridge (18-track)	165/541	200MB		4479753
.31" MP Tape	● Unique midpoint load mechanism enables the system to locate data fast	Magstar® MP Fast Access Linear	167/54	5GB	15GB	05H2462—B	Cleaning Cartridge	05H2463
	● Durable cartridge case helps protect the tape	Tape Cartridge				08L6187—C
	● Self-contained tape path helps improve reliability and extend tape life	Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape	227/745	7GB	21GB	08L6663-C-XL
	● Almost instantaneous head/tape contact at load time speeds processing	Cartridge—XL
LTO® Tape	● Media uses industry-leading, interchangeable LTO format	Ultrium® 3	680/2231	400GB	(up to) 800GB	24R1922	Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge (all)	35L2086
	● Cartridge is highest-capacity open standard tape cartridge available	Ultrium 2	609/1997	200GB	400GB	08L9870	Leader Pin Attachment Kit	08L9129
	● Custom labeling is available	Ultrium 1	609/1997	100GB	200GB	08L9120	LTO 6-Cartridge Magazine	19P4529
	● IBM-exclusive Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) statistics are stored in
	cartridge memory
	● High durability helps support automation environments
SDLTtape	● Optical servo and backcoating technologies help support precision positioning and high-	SDLT-1 SDLT220	557/1800	110GB	220GB	35L1119	Cleaning Cartridge	19P4357
	capacity recording	SDLT-1 SDLT320	557/1800	160GB	320GB	35L1119
	● New leader buckle helps accurate loading and new durable cartridge design
DLTtape	● Two visible reel-lock indicators show open or damaged locks to protect drives	DLT 4000	548/1800	20GB	40GB	59H3040	Cleaning Cartridge - DLT	59H3092
	● Cartridge labeling area and labels are included	DLT 7000	548/1800	35GB	70GB	59H3040
	● DLTtape IV is backward-compatible with earlier DLT 4000 and 7000 drives	DLT 8000	548/1800	40GB	80GB	59H3040
	● VS1 Data Cartridge	VS1	563/1850	80GB	160GB	18P8923	Cleaning Cartridge - VS160	18P8924
VXA-2	● Durable coating can resist oxidation and moisture	VXA 8mm—V6	62/203	20GB	40GB	19P4878	Cleaning Cartridge—V-MEDIA	19P4880
	● Advanced archival and capacity properties are included	VXA 8mm—V17	170/558	59GB	118GB	19P4877	Cleaning Cartridge—X-MEDIA	24R2138
	● Wide selection of compatible cartridge capacities support daily or full backups	VXA 8mm—V23	230/754	80GB	160GB	19P4876
	● Media enclosure shutter locks out dirt and debris	VXA 8mm—X6	62/203	20GB	40GB	24R2134
	● V-MEDIA and X-MEDIA are interchangeable on VXA-2 Drive	VXA 8mm—X10	124/406	40GB	80GB	24R2136
		VXA 8mm—X23	230/754	80GB	160GB	24R2137
AIT-2	● Advanced Metal Evaporated media format provides highly durable tape	AIT	230/754	50GB	100GB	18P6482	Cleaning Cartridge	18P7057
AIT-3	● Built-in memory chip stores critical information and helps provide fast access to data		230/754	100GB	260GB	18P6483

●High native recording capacity with 50GB or 100GB can store more information in less space

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