User Guide

68 ValueLoader LTO Tape Autoloader User Manual
Table 10 Media
Specifications
Characteristic Specification
LTO Ultrium capacity 100 GB (noncompressed)
200 GB (compressed; 2:1 typical)
Basic description Advanced metal particle
Tape Length 609 meters (1998 feet)
Cartridge dimensions 10.2 x 10.54 x 2.15 cm
(4 x 4.15 x 0.85 in.)
Shelf life 30 years minimum @ 20° C
40% RH (noncondensing)
Cartridge life 1,000,000 passes (any point on the
tape passing the recording head
in either direction)
Cleaning cartridge life 15 uses