User's Manual
Technical Specifications 
A-26 DLT2000/DLT2500/DLT2700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem 
A.9 CompacTape Recording Media Specifications 
Table A-30 lists the media characteristics: 
       Table A-30 CompacTape Recording Media Specifications 
CompacTape III   
Description Quantity 
Width  0.5 in metal particle 
Length 1200 ft 
Cartridge Dimensions  4.1 in x 4.1 in x 1.0 in 
Shelf Life 
30 years min. @ 20°C & 40% RH (non-
condensing) 
Usage 500,000 passes 










