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Media Specifications
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Characteristic
LTO-2 Ultrium Media
LTO-2 Ultrium formatted capacity
200 GB (non-compressed)
400 GB (2:1 typical compression)
Basic description
Advanced Metal Particle
Tape length
609 m (1998 ft)
Cartridge dimensions
10.2 x 10.54 x 2.15 cm
(4 x 4.15 x .85 in)
Shelf life
30yearsminimum@20°C
40% RH (non-condensing)
Cartridge life
1,000,000 passes (any point on the tape passing the recording head in either direction). Typically 2000 full backup and
restore operations.
LTO Universal Cleaning cartridge
life
15 uses