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Chapter 10  Specifications

Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics

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Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics

10

 lists the data cartridge and media characteristics.

Table 18    Data Cartridge and 
Media Characteristics 

Reliability Factors

10

 lists the reliability factors for the DLT-V4 tape drive.

Table 19   Reliability Factors 

Media Width

0.5 in.

Media Length

1,847 ft

Media Type

Metal Particle

Data Cartridge Dimensions

4.1 in. x 4.1 in. x 1.0 in.

Shelf Life

30 years minimum @ 20 ºC and 40% 

relative humidity (non-condensing)

Usage

600 hrs (150 full read/write uses)

Head Life

30,000 tape motion hours

Continuous operation.

MTBF

250,000 hours

Quantum Corporation does not warrant that predicted 

MTBF is representative of any particular unit installed for 

customer use. Actual figures vary from unit to unit.  

MTBF is measured at 100% duty cycle, excluding head 

life.

Load/Unload

50,000 cycles

This excludes media errors.