IBM DS4700 Series manual number, Compressed, m/feet, native, typical

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
	●	Server tracks help improve data integrity
	●	Cartridge intermix within libraries supports smooth migration, legacy systems
	●	Write Once Read Many (WORM) functionality

.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
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
Optical	●	Suitable for storing data that can be overwritten and has a finite life span
cartridge	●	WORM media helps safeguard against data being erased or changed
DLTtape	●	Cartridge labelling area and labels are included
	●	VS1 Data Cartridge
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
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
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
SLR (QIC)	●	Sophisticated mirror optics support BOT and EOT recognition
cartridges	●	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

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3592 Tape Cartridge

3590 Tape Cartridge

3590E Tape Cartridge

IBM Magstar® MP Fast Access Linear Tape Cartridge

Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape Cartridge—XL

Ultrium 4

Ultrium 4 WORM

Ultrium 3

Ultrium 3 WORM

Ultrium 2

Ultrium 1

3996 Ultra Density Optical (UDO)

VS1

VXA 8 mm—X6

VXA 8 mm—X10

VXA 8 mm—X23

DDS-3

DDS-4

DAT72

AME

5.25" SLR5/QIC-4GB-DC

5.25" MLR1/QIC-5010-DC

5.25" MLR3/QIC-5120-DC

5.25" SLR60

5.25" SLR60

5.25" SLR100

5.25" SLR100

825/2706

825/2706

610/2001

610/2001

246/810

246/810

320/1050

634/2070

167/54

227/745

820/2690

820/2690

680/2231

680/2231

609/1998

609/1998

NA

563/1850

62/203

124/406

230/754

125/410

150/492

170/557

22/73

170/557

458/1500

458/1500

462/1515

274/900

366/1200

47/156

457/1500

700 GB

700 GB WORM 300/500 GB 300/500 GB WORM 60/100 GB 60/100 GB WORM

10/20/30 GB

20/40/60 GB

5GB

7GB

800GB

800GB

400GB

400GB

200GB

100GB

30 GB

30 GB WORM

60 GB

60 GB WORM

80 GB

40GB

80GB

160 GB

12GB

20GB

36GB

2.5GB

20GB

4GB

16 GB

25 GB

30 GB

37.5GB

5GB

50 GB

2.1TB

2.1TB

900 GB/1.5 TB

900 GB/1.5 TB 180/300 GB 180/300 GB

30/60/90 GB

60/120/

180GB

15 GB

21 GB

1600 GB

1600 GB

800GB

800GB

400GB

200GB

160 GB

80GB

160GB

320GB

24GB

40GB

72GB

5GB

40GB

8GB

32 GB

50 GB

60 GB

75 GB

10 GB

100 GB

23R9830

23R9831

18P7534

18P7538

24R0316

24R0317

05H4434

05H3302-J-less

05H3188

08L6091-K-less

05H2462—B

08L6187—C

08L6663- C-XL

95P4436

95P4450

24R1922

96P1203

08L9870

08L9120

23R2568

23R2567

59H5629

59H5628

18P8923

24R2134

24R2136

24R2137

59H3465

59H4456

18P7912

59H2671

59H2678

59H3660

59H4175

59H4128

19P4209

24R0146

35L0661

35L0968

3592 Cleaning Cartridge	18P7535
3590 Cleaning Cartridge	05H4435
Cleaning Cartridge	05H2463
Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge (all)	35L2086
Leader Pin Attachment Kit	23R7008
5-pack LTO Ultrium 4 tapes	08L9129
5-pack LTO Ultrium 3 tapes	95P4278
	95P2020
Cleaning Cartridge - VS160	18P8924
Cleaning Cartridge—X-MEDIA	24R2138
Cleaning Cartridge—4 mm	21F8763
Cleaning Cartridge—AME	35L1409
QIC 5.25" MLR/SLR Cleaning	35L0844
Cartridge (50 uses)

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