Imation DLT I User manual

Imation
Super DLTtape
® I and II
CARTRIDGES
As capacity requirements continue to skyrocket,
your network and data center operations require
reliable media with greater capacity and higher
transfer rates. Imation Super DLTtape® Cartridges
provide the capacity you need for the demands of
your network and data center operations.
The Super DLTtape I cartridge provides flexible
capacity and is read/write compatible in both SDLT
220 and SDLT 320 drives. Imation's Super DLTtape
II cartridge is designed for the SDLT 600 drive and
provides up to 600GB* of storage capacity.
Whether you’re searching for a reliable media to
backup a mid-size departmental server or one that’s
suitable for more complex enterprise-class Storage
Area Networks, the Super DLTtape cartridge
delivers a high-capacity and performance solution
that protects your current DLT system investment.
The next generation, high-capacity data storage solution
The Imation Super DLTtape
I and II Cartridge and SDLT drive
technology have raised the bar in a new era of capacity and
performance.
DLTtape Migration Path
Capacity
110GB native 160GB native 300GB native 800GB native 1.5TB native 3TB native 6TB native
(220GB comp.) (320GB comp.) (600GB comp.)
Transfer
11MB/s native 16MB/s native 36MB/s native 60MB/s native 100+MB/s native 200+MB/S native 400+MB/S native
Rate (22MB/s comp.) (32MB/s comp.) (72MB/s comp.)
SDLT 220 SDLT 320 SDLT 600 DLT-S4** DLT-S5** DLT-S6** DLT-S7**
Media Super DLTtape I Super DLTtape I Super DLTtape II TBD TBD TBD TBD
**Quantum reserves the right to change the information in this migration path without notice.
• High Capacity—220GB* or 320GB* compressed
capacity for the Super DLTtape I cartridge and
up to 600GB* compressed capacity for the Super
DLTtape II cartridge. Optical servo tracks enable
increased storage capacity.
• Speed—Up to 22MB* or 32MB*/second transfer
rate with the Super DLTtape I cartridge and up to
72MB*/second with the Super DLTtape II cartridge
• Compatibility—Super DLTtape I cartridge is
read/write compatible with SDLT 220 and SDLT
320 drives and read compatible with SDLT 600
drive. The Super DLTtape II cartridge is read/
write compatible with SDLT 600 drives.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
*assumes 2:1 compression

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For more information about the Imation Super DLTtape ® Cartridges or the Imation SDLT Cleaning
Cartridge, contact your authorized Imation dealer or your sales representative.
www.imation.com
Imation Imation Imation
Super DLTtape® I Cartridge Super DLTtape® II Cartridge SDLT Cleaning Cartridge
51122-16260 51122-16988 51122-16332
Physical Characteristics
Width 4.16 in. 4.16 in. 4.16 in.
Length 4.15 in. 4.15 in. 4.15 in.
Height 1.0 in. 1.0 in. 1.0 in.
Weight 7.85 oz. 7.85 oz. 7.85 oz.
Color Green Blue Gray
Tape Characteristics
Tape length 1,833.5 ft. 2,066 ft. —
Tape type Metal particle Metal particle —
Tape width 0.498 in. 0.498 in. —
Thickness 344.5µ in. (8.75 µm) 315.0µ in. (8.0 µm) —
Capacity (native) 110 or 160GB* 300GB* —
Tape Life
Archive storage 30+ yrs. 30+ years —
Operating Environment
Ambient temperature 10 to 40˚C 10 to 40˚C 10 to 40˚C
Non-condensing relative humidity 20–80% RH 20–80% RH 20–80% RH
Maximum wet bulb temperature 26˚C 26˚C 26˚C
Storage Environment (non-archival)
Temperature 16 to 32˚C 16 to 32˚C 16 to 32˚C
Non-condensing relative humidity 20–80% RH 20–80% RH 20–80% RH
Maximum wet bulb temperature 26˚C 26˚C 26˚C
Storage Environment (archival)
Temperature 18 to 26˚C 18 to 28˚C 18 to 26˚C
Non-condensing relative humidity 40–60% RH 40–60% RH 40–60% RH
*Compressed capacity is two times native capacity shown.
Product Specifications
For optimum performance,
use Imation’s SDLT
Cleaning Cartridge
For optimal system performance, it’s
important that you make our easy-to-use
cleaning cartridges part of your storage
system protocol. The process takes just
minutes to complete, and it’s the best way
to eliminate potentially harmful buildup
on drive system heads. The SDLT drive
will alert users when cleaning is required.
The Imation SDLT Cleaning Cartridge is
compatible with all SDLT 220, SDLT 320
and SDLT 600 drives and provides-up to
20 cleanings.
Order Number: 51122-16332
Imation Imation Imation
Super DLTtape® I Cartridge Super DLTtape® II Cartridge SDLT Cleaning Cartridge
Standard 51122-16260 51122-16988 51122-16332
Labeled 51122-16398 51122-18040 51122-16397
Ordering Information
Super DLTtape® I Super DLTtape® II
Drives Cartridge Cartridge
SDLT 220 R/W
SDLT 320 R/W
SDLT 600 R R/W
Compatibility Chart