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Media GuideCapacity
Media tape Highlights Technology
Length
(m/feet) native
Compressed
(typical)
Partnumber Related productsPartnumber
Enterprise tape ●Custom labeling and initialization services are available
●Server tracks help improve data integrity
●Cartridge intermix within libraries supports smooth migration,legacy systems
●Write Once Read Many (WORM) functionality
3592 Tape Cartridge 825/2706
825/2706
610/2001
610/2001
246/810
246/810
700 GB
700 GB WORM
300/500 GB
300/500 GB
WORM
60/100 GB
60/100 GB
WORM
2.1TB
2.1TB
900GB/1.5 TB
900GB/1.5 TB
180/300GB
180/300GB
23R9830
23R9831
18P7534
18P7538
24R0316
24R0317
3592 Cleaning Cartridge 18P7535
3590 Tape Cartridge 320/1050 10/20/30 GB 30/60/90 GB 05H4434
05H3302-J-less
3590 Cleaning Cartridge 05H4435
3590E Tape Cartridge 634/2070 20/40/60 GB 60/120/
180 GB
05H3188
08L6091-K-less
.31" MP tape ●Unique midpoint load mechanism enables the system to locate data fast
●Durable cartridge case helps protect the tape
●Self-contained tape path helps improve reliability and extend tape life
●Almost instantaneous head/tape contact at load time speeds processing
IBMMagstar®MP Fast Access
Linear Tape Cartridge
167/54 5 GB 15 GB 05H2462—B
08L6187—C
Cleaning Cartridge 05H2463
Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape
Cartridge—XL
227/745 7 GB 21 GB 08L6663-
C-XL
LTO®tape ●Media uses industry-leading, interchangeable LTO format
●Cartridge is highest-capacity open standard tape cartridge available
●Custom labeling is available
●IBM-exclusive Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) statistics are stored in
cartridge memory
●High durability helps support automation environments
Ultrium 4
Ultrium 4 WORM
Ultrium 3
Ultrium 3 WORM
Ultrium 2
Ultrium 1
820/2690
820/2690
680/2231
680/2231
609/1998
609/1998
800 GB
800 GB
400 GB
400 GB
200 GB
100 GB
1600 GB
1600 GB
800 GB
800 GB
400 GB
200 GB
95P4436
95P4450
24R1922
96P1203
08L9870
08L9120
Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge (all)
Leader Pin Attachment Kit
5-pack LTO Ultrium 4 tapes
5-pack LTO Ultrium 3 tapes
35L2086
23R7008
08L9129
95P4278
95P2020
Optical
cartridge
●Suitable for storing data that can be overwritten and has a finite life span
●WORM media helps safeguard against data being erased or changed
3996 Ultra Density Optical (UDO) NA 30 GB
30 GB WORM
60 GB
60 GB WORM
23R2568
23R2567
59H5629
59H5628
DLTtape ●Cartridge labelling area and labels are included
●VS1 Data Cartridge
VS1 563/1850 80 GB 160 GB 18P8923 Cleaning Cartridge - VS160 18P8924
VXA-2/3 ●Durable coating can resist oxidation and moisture
●Advanced archival and capacity properties are included
●Wide selection of compatible cartridge capacities support daily or full backups
●Media enclosure shutter locks out dirt and debris
VXA 8 mm—X6
VXA 8 mm—X10
VXA 8 mm—X23
62/203
124/406
230/754
40 GB
80 GB
160 GB
80 GB
160 GB
320 GB
24R2134
24R2136
24R2137
Cleaning Cartridge—X-MEDIA 24R2138
4 mm Tape ●Precision-matched tape reels and reel heights help support reliable operation
●Proprietary hub lock helps reduce positioning errors to improve data integrity
●Improved media coating helps reduce head friction and provide cleaner operation
DDS-3 125/410 12 GB 24 GB 59H3465 Cleaning Cartridge—4 mm 21F8763
DDS-4 150/492 20 GB 40 GB 59H4456
DAT72 170/557 36 GB 72 GB 18P7912
8 mm Tape ●Special media formulation can help reduce drop-out to improve reliability
●Rigid magnetic stability specification helps increase coercivity to prolong shelf life and
improve read reliability
●100 percent media enclosure can help lock out dirt and debris to protect the cartridge
●Built-in electrostatic discharge shield helps reduce risks to data and hardware
AME 22/73 2.5 GB 5 GB 59H2671 Cleaning Cartridge—AME 35L1409
170/557 20 GB 40 GB 59H2678
SLR (QIC)
cartridges
●Sophisticated mirror optics support BOT and EOT recognition
●Advanced media-binder process provides ultra-clean operation
●Stringent wheel-pin perpendicularity specification enables smoother operation and
fewer re-reads
●Proprietary belt design provides steady tension
●Special stippled base-plate design helps provide rigidity and a stable tape path
●Cartridge cover shields against static discharge and airborne debris
●Durastat on drive rollers dissipates static
5.25" SLR5/QIC-4GB-DC 458/1500 4 GB 8 GB 59H3660 QIC 5.25" MLR/SLR Cleaning
Cartridge (50 uses)
35L0844
5.25" MLR1/QIC-5010-DC 458/1500 16 GB 32 GB 59H4175
5.25" MLR3/QIC-5120-DC 462/1515 25 GB 50 GB 59H4128
5.25" SLR60 274/900 30 GB 60 GB 19P4209
5.25" SLR60 366/1200 37.5 GB 75 GB 24R0146
5.25" SLR100 47/156 5 GB 10 GB 35L0661
1-888-IBM-MEDIA ibm.com/storage/media 5.25" SLR100 457/1500 50 GB 100 GB 35L0968