User`s guide

Appendix B Specifications 25
Timing Specifications
Tape Cartridge Specifications
TABLE B-4 Timing Specifications
Specification Value
Read/Write tape speed 4267 mm/sec – 168 in./sec
Rewind tape speed 4445 mm/sec – 175 in./sec
Linear search tape speed 4445 mm/sec – 175 in./sec
Rewind times
Average 1 min
Maximum 2 min
Access times (from BOT)
Average 1 min
Maximum 2 min
Load to BOT (previously written) 37 sec
1
Unload from BOT 17 sec
1. The time is slightly longer if you are using a blank tape.
TABLE B-5
Tape Cartridge Specifications
Type Length Native Capacity Compressed Capacity
1
III 356m (1167 ft) 10 Gbytes 20 Gbytes
IIIxt 541m (1778 ft) 15 Gbytes 30 Gbytes
IV 541m (1778 ft) 35/40 Gbytes 70/80 Gbytes
1. Assumes a typical compression ratio of 2:1. The compression ratio may vary depending upon the type of
data being compressed.