Imation manual Imation Black Watch 9940 Tape Cartridge, Warranty, 305 460.7998 fax

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Imation Black Watch™ 9940 Tape Cartridge

Physical Characteristics	When used in a T9940B drive	When used in a T9940 drive
Capacity	200GB uncompressed	60GB uncompressed
Durability (Long Length)	180 full-file writes/reads (36 terabytes) 6,500 passes	180 full-file writes/reads (21.7 terabytes) 6,500 passes
Magnetic Characteristics
Coercivity	1625 ± 75 Oersteds (130 ± 6.0 KA/m)	1625 ± 75 Oersteds (130 ± 6.0 KA/m)
Cartridge Mechanical Characteristics
Size (overall cartridge)	L x W x H: 4.92 in. x 4.29 in. x 1.00 in.	L x W x H: 4.92 in. x 4.29 in. x 1.00 in.
	(125mm x 109mm x 25.4mm)	(125mm x 109mm x 25.4mm)
Weight	9.17 oz. nominal (260g)	9.17 oz. nominal (260g)
Cartridge Performance
Number of Tracks	576 data tracks	288 data tracks
Track Following Servo	Factory prerecorded	Factory prerecorded
	Caution: Do NOT bulk erase cartridges.	Caution: Do NOT bulk erase cartridges.
Tape Speed	134 ips r/w, up to 440 ips search	80 ips r/w, up to 440 ips search
	(3.4 m/s r/w, up to 11 m/s search)	(2 m/s r/w, up to 11 m/s search)
Drop Test	Suitable for use after a drop of up to 39.4 in. (1m)*	Suitable for use after a drop of up to 39.4 in. (1m)*
Load/Unload	10,000 load/unloads	10,000 load/unloads
Error Characteristics
Permanent Errors	Zero	Zero
Archival Lifetime	15–30 years	15–30 years
Environmental Recommendations
Operating Conditions	Acclimate for 24 hours prior to use	Acclimate for 24 hours prior to use
	60°F to 90°F (15°C to 32°C) 20% RH to 80% RH	60°F to 90°F (15°C to 32°C) 20% RH to 80% RH
	78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum	78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
Storage Conditions (up to 4 weeks)	40°F to 90°F (-5°C to 32°C) 5% RH to 80% RH	40°F to 90°F (-5°C to 32°C) 5% RH to 80% RH
	78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum	78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
Optimal Archival Condition	59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C) 30% RH to 40% RH	59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C) 30% RH to 40% RH
(more than 4 weeks)	78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum	78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
	18°F/hr (10°C/hr), 10% RH/hr maximum gradient	18°F/hr (10°C/hr), 10% RH/hr maximum gradient
Transportation Conditions	-10°F to 120°F (-23°C to 49°C) 5% RH to 80% RH	-10°F to 120°F (-23°C to 49°C) 5% RH to 80% RH
	78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum	78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum

*As with all high-capacity media, it is recommended that the data on a dropped cartridge be copied to another cartridge and the dropped cartridge be retired.

Warranty

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES: Imation warrants that this product is free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. If any such defect appears within ten years from the date of purchase of the product, Imation’s entire liability is, at Imation’s option, either (a) repair, or (b) replacement of the product, or (c) refund of the purchase price of the product, which must be returned to Imation with proof of purchase. This warranty does NOT apply to product failure resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect or mishandling, improperly adjusted or maintained drives, incorrect environments or wear and tear from ordinary use. WARRANTY IS VOID IF MEDIA INFORMATION REGION (MIR) IS OVERWRITTEN OR CORRUPTED. IMATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, SAVINGS OR DATA) IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PRODUCT. This does not preclude claims for personal injury. Some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country.

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