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Characteristic
DLTtapeIV Media
DLT1 formatted capacity
40 GB (non-compressed)
80 GB (2:1 typical compression)
Basic description
0.5 inch (metal particle)
Tape length
557 m (1828 ft)
Cartridge dimensions
10.4 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
(4.1 x 4.1 x 1.0 in)
Shelf life
30yearsminimum@20°C
40% RH (non-condensing)
Cartridge life
1,000,000 passes (any point on the tape passing the recording head in either direction)
Cleaning cartridge life
20 uses