Imation DDS-120 User manual

A Tradition of Reliable Data Integrity
Imation brings over 50 years of tape media experience
and proven technology to its 4mm DDS and DAT
Tape Cartridge line of products. No matter what the
application, data integrity is your highest priority. Back
up, restore, archive, copy, distribute, or manage your
data with confidence when you use 4mm DDS and DAT
Tape Cartridges.
Data Grade Tape Cartridges with
Protective Backcoating
• Minimizes damaging effects of compression to the
recording surface
• Dissipates harmful static buildup
• Reduces tape slippage to ensure uniform
signal output
• Protects data against effects of wound-in debris
• Improves tape winding and stacking
Imation
4mm DDS
and
DAT
TAPE CARTRIDGES
4mm DDS and DAT Tape
Recording surface
Polyester base film
Protective backcoating
DDS-1 drive DDS-2 drive DDS-3 drive DDS-4 drive DAT 72 drive
2.0GB 2.0GB 2.0GB 2.0GB not compatible
not compatible 4.0GB 4.0GB 4.0GB not compatible
DDS-90
0-51111-42818-4
0-51111-43347-8
DDS-2 120
DDS and DAT Tape Cartridge Compatibility and Capacity
0-51122-11737-4
DDS-3 125 not compatible not compatible 12.0GB 12.0GB 12GB
0-51122-40963-9
DDS-4 150 not compatible not compatible not compatible 20GB 20GB
Capacity (native)
DAT 72 Cartridge
To address the needs of small business users, the
Imation DAT 72 Cartridge continues the legacy of the
4MM DDS format by providing users with 72 GB (36 GB
native) capacity with a transfer rate of 3MB/second.
0-51122-17204-5
DAT 72 not compatible not compatible not compatible not compatible 36GB

Tape Characteristics
Format DDS-1 DDS-2 DDS-3 DDS-4 DAT 72
Tape width 3.81mm 3.81mm 3.80mm 3.80mm 3.80mm
Tape length 90m 120m 125m 150m 170m
Tape thickness 9µm 6.9µm 6.9µm 5.6µm 5.1µm
Base material PEN Aramide Aramide Aramide Aramid
Storage capacity (native) 2.0GB 4.0GB 12.0GB 20.0GB 36.0GB
Magnetic particle MP MP+ MP++ MP+++ MP++++
Operating Environment
Temperature 18 to 22˚C 18 to 22˚C 18 to 22˚C 18 to 22˚C 18 to 22˚C
Humidity 35 to 45% RH** 35 to 45% RH** 35 to 45% RH** 35 to 45% RH** 35 to 45% RH**
ECMA Operating Environment
Temperature 5 to 45˚C 5 to 45˚C 5 to 45˚C 5 to 45˚C 5 to 45˚C
Humidity 20 to 80% RH* 20 to 80% RH* 20 to 80% RH* 20 to 80% RH* 20 to 80% RH*
ECMA Storage Environment
Temperature 5 to 32˚C 5 to 32˚C 5 to 32˚C 5 to 32˚C 5 to 32˚C
Humidity 20 to 60% RH* 20 to 60% RH* 20 to 60% RH* 20 to 60% RH* 20 to 60% RH*
Note: * Maximum wet bulb temperature 26˚C (79˚F)
** RH below 30% can result in deposits at the head-to-tape interface resulting in poor read/write performance. RH above 55% can result in increased head wear.
Product Specifications
DDS-90 DDS-2 120 DDS-3 125 DDS-4 150 DAT 72
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84-9805-0158-3E
Rev. 10/05
Imation™ 4mm Head Cleaning Cartridges
For optimum tape drive performance use
Imation 4mm Head Cleaning Cartridges.
Dirt, dust and other microparticles
constantly circulate around us. These
particles are in the air we breathe so it’s
easy to understand how they can settle
inside your tape drive as well. If there
is debris between the drive’s read/write
heads and their contact with the tape,
permanent data loss—or even
damage to the read/write heads
themselves—can result.
It is critical to protect your data against
this dust, dirt and debris. Maintaining a
regular cleaning schedule using Imation’s
cleaning products for network systems
will ensure optimum data protection.
Number of Cleanings: 30 - 50
Reorder Number: 45382
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