User's Manual

Chapter 3 Performance Specifications
Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics
DLT-V4 Product Specification 11
Data Cartridge and Media Characteristics 3
Table 6 lists the data cartridge and media characteristics.
Table 6 Data Cartridge and
Media Characteristics
Reliability Factors 3
Table 7 lists the reliability factors for the DLT-V4 tape drive.
Table 7 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.