Handbook

QUANTUM DLTtape HANDBOOK A.5
DLTtape Cartridges
The Quantum DLTtape family of half-inch cartridges, approved for
use in all DLTtape system drives and autoloaders,delivers the highest
capacity of any 5.25-inch cartridge – up to 220GB in compressed
mode.To ensure accuracy, a patented tape leader ensures consistent
tape motion,while a unique tape/reel locking mechanism prevents
tape slack.The tape itself features a special high-grade Metal Particle
(MP;DLTtape III,DLTtape IIIXT and DLTtape IV),or Advanced
Metal Powder (AMP; Super DLTtape I) formula that reduces tape and
head wear. The result is tape that delivers a proven one million passes
with a negligible impact on soft error rates and a 30-year archival life.
DLTtape III IIIXT IV Super DLTtape I
Formatted Capacity (GB)
DLT 4000 10 15 20 20
DLT1 NA NA 40 NA
DLT 8000 10 15 40 40
SDLT 220 NA NA 40 110
Tape Life
Archival Storage (yrs) >20 >30 >30 >30
(with <5% loss in demag-
netization, at 20°C & 40%
non-condensing humidity)
Durability .5 million 1 million 1 million 1 million
(average head passes in
typical office/computer
environment)
Tape Characteristics
Tape Type MP MP MP AMP
Overall Length (ft.) 1,200 1,828 1,828 1,828
Color Gray White Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
DLTtape III DLTtape IIIXT DLTtape IV Super DLTtape I