Gateway E-826R - Manual (Page 105)

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Media capacity
Media specifications
Media Type Capacity
DLTtape VS1 storage capacity 5.1 TB (noncompressed) with 16 cartridges
10.2 TB (2:1 typical compression) with 16 cartridges
Characteristic VS1
DLTtape VS1 formatted capacity 160 GB (noncompressed)
320 GB (2:1 typical compression)
Basic description Metal particle
Tape length 1,847 ft. (562.9 m)
Cartridge dimensions 4.1 x 4.1 x 1.0 in
(10.41 x 10.41 x 2.54 cm)
Read compatibility DLT-V4, DLT VS160, DLT VS80/DLT1
Write compatibility DLT-V4
Shelf life > 30 years with < 10% loss in demagnetization @ 68°F (20°C)
40% RH (noncondensing)
Cartridge life 1,000,000 passes (any point on the tape passing the recording
head in either direction)
DLT VS1 Cleaning cartridge life 20 uses