User's Manual

Chapter 10 Specifications
Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics
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Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics 10
Table 18 lists the data cartridge and media characteristics.
Table 18 Data Cartridge and
Media Characteristics
Reliability Factors 10
Table 19 lists the reliability factors for the DLT-V4 tape drive.
Table 19 Reliability Factors
Characteristic Specification
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)
Factor Hours / Cycles Comments
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.