5257/5257 ACL Installation and User's Guide for NonStop S-Series Tape Enclosures

Operating the 5257ACL Tape Enclosure

5257/5257ACL Installation and User's Guide for NonStop Himalaya S-Series Tape Enclosures—522344-001

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Tape Requirements

The 5257ACL tape drives accept the Super DLTtape 1 cartridge. Native and compressed

capacity ranges for the Super DLTtape 1 cartridge are:

•

Native storage capacity = 110 GB

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Compressed storage capacity = 220 GB (2:1 compression ratio)

In accordance with industry practice, a typical compression ratio of 2:1 is quoted. Actual

compression ratios achieved are dependent on the redundancy of data files being

recorded.

Cartridge Handling and Storage

Super DLTtape 1 cartridges are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes and have a

shelf life of 30 years. For best results, follow the guidelines for media care under

Preserving Cartridges

on page 4-5:

Figure 6-20. Tape Magazine with Cartridges Installed

Note. The safety of your data relies on proper care and handling of media cartridges.

Note. See the environment specifications provided in the plastic cartridge case for detailed

media information.