Datasheet
9
Media Guide
* WORM version
Media tape
Highlights Technology
Length
(m/feet)
Capacity
native
Capacity
Compressed
(typical)
Part number Related products Part number
Enterprise tape
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Custom labeling and initialization services are available
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Server tracks help improve data integrity
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Cartridge intermix within libraries supports smooth migration, legacy systems
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Write Once Read Many (WORM) functionality
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Machine type/model: 3599
3592 Tape Cartridge 825/2706
825/2706
610/2001
610/2001
246/810
246/810
700 GB/1 TB
700 GB/1 TB
300/500/640 GB
300/500/640 GB
60/100/128 GB
60/100/128 GB
2.1/3 TB
2.1/3 TB
900 GB, 1.5/1.9 TB
900 GB, 1.5/1.9 TB
180/300/384 GB
180/300/384 GB
23R9830
23R9831*
18P7534
18P7538*
24R0316
24R0317*
3592 Cleaning Cartridge 18P7535
3590 Tape Cartridge 320/1050 10/20/30 GB 30/60/90 GB 05H4434
05H3302-J-less
3590 Cleaning Cartridge 05H4435
3590E Tape Cartridge 634/2070 20/40/60 GB 60/120/180 GB 05H3188
08L6091-K-less
.31" MP tape
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Unique midpoint load mechanism enables the system to locate data fast
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Durable cartridge case helps protect the tape
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Self-contained tape path helps improve reliability and extend tape life
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Almost instantaneous head/tape contact at load time speeds processing
IBM Magstar® MP Fast Access
Linear Tape Cartridge
167/54 5 GB 15 GB 05H2462—B
08L6187—C
Cleaning Cartridge 05H2463
LTO tape
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Media uses industry-leading, interchangeable LTO format
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Cartridge is highest-capacity open standard tape cartridge available
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Custom labeling is available
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IBM-exclusive Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) statistics are
stored in cartridge memory
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High durability helps support automation environments
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Machine type/model: 3589
Ultrium 4
Ultrium 4
Ultrium 3
Ultrium 3
Ultrium 2
Ultrium 1
820/2690
820/2690
680/2231
680/2231
609/1998
609/1998
800 GB
800 GB
400 GB
400 GB
200 GB
100 GB
1600 GB
1600 GB
800 GB
800 GB
400 GB
200 GB
95P4436
95P4450*
24R1922
96P1203*
08L9870
08L9120
Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge (all)
Leader Pin Attachment Kit
5-pack LTO Ultrium 4 tapes
5-pack LTO Ultrium 3 tapes
35L2086
08L9129
95P4278
95P2020
Optical
cartridge
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Suitable for storing data that can be overwritten and has a finite life span
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WORM media helps safeguard against data being erased or changed
3996 Ultra Density Optical (UDO) N/A 30 GB
30 GB*
60 GB
60 GB*
23R2568
23R2567
59H5629
59H5628
DLTtape
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Cartridge labelling area and labels are included
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VS1 Data Cartridge
VS1 563/1850 80 GB 160 GB 18P8923 Cleaning Cartridge - VS160 18P8924
VXA-2/3
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Durable coating can resist oxidation and moisture
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Advanced archival and capacity properties are included
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Wide selection of compatible cartridge capacities support daily or full backups
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Media enclosure shutter locks out dirt and debris
VXA 8 mm—X6
VXA 8 mm—X10
VXA 8 mm—X23
62/203
124/406
230/754
40 GB
80 GB
160 GB
80 GB
160 GB
320 GB
24R2134
24R2136
24R2137
Cleaning Cartridge—X-MEDIA 24R2138
4 mm Tape
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Precision-matched tape reels and reel heights help support reliable operation
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Proprietary hub lock helps reduce positioning errors to improve data integrity
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Improved media coating helps reduce head friction and provide cleaner
operation
DDS-3 125/410 12 GB 24 GB 59H3465 Cleaning Cartridge—4 mm
DAT 160 Cleaning Cartridge only
21F8763
23R5638
DDS-4 150/492 20 GB 40 GB 59H4456
DAT72
DAT160
170/557
190/700
36 GB
80 GB
72 GB
160 GB
18P7912
23R5635
8 mm Tape
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Special media formulation can help reduce drop-out to improve reliability
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Rigid magnetic stability specification helps increase coercivity to prolong shelf
life and improve read reliability
AME 22/73 2.5 GB 5 GB 59H2671 Cleaning Cartridge—AME 35L1409
170/557 20 GB 40 GB 59H2678
SLR (QIC)
cartridges
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Sophisticated mirror optics support BOT and EOT recognition
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Advanced media-binder process provides ultra-clean operation
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Stringent wheel-pin perpendicularity specification enables smoother operation
and fewer re-reads
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Proprietary belt design provides steady tension
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Special stippled base-plate design helps provide rigidity and a stable tape path
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Cartridge cover shields against static discharge and airborne debris
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Durastat on drive rollers dissipates static
5.25" SLR5/QIC-4GB-DC 458/1500 4 GB 8 GB 59H3660 QIC 5.25" MLR/SLR Cleaning
Cartridge (50 uses)
35L0844
5.25" MLR1/QIC-5010-DC 458/1500 16 GB 32 GB 59H4175
5.25" MLR3/QIC-5120-DC 462/1515 25 GB 50 GB 59H4128
5.25" SLR60 274/900 30 GB 60 GB 19P4209
5.25" SLR100 47/156 5 GB 10 GB 35L0661
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5.25" SLR100 457/1500 50 GB 100 GB 35L0968