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Super DLT (SDLT) tape cartridges
Super DLT (SDLT) tape cartridges store up to 300 gigabytes of uncompressed data, or up to 600 gigabytes with 2:1 data compression. This large storage capacity makes SDLT cartridges ideal for storing, archiving and backing up large volumes of information.
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Spec Summary
 SDLT I tape cartridgeSDLT II tape cartridge
Capacity, native (uncompressed):110 GB (SDLT 220)
160 GB (SDLT 320)
300 GB

Supported tape drives:SDLT 220, SDLT 320
SDLT 320, SDLT 600
Archival life:15-30 years
More than 30 years
 
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SDLT tape cartridges offering collateral (pdf 161K Mar 2005)
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ApplicationsTop

Disaster recovery
SDLT tape drives and tape cartridges are an integral part of site-wide disaster recovery processes that remotely vault data in tape form for recovery in case of disaster. SDLT tape cartridges have high data integrity and long data life to help protect and preserve data in case of data loss.

Archiving
SDLT tape drives and tape cartridges are a practical choice for archiving growing volumes of business data. SDLT tape cartridges have high data integrity and long data life to securely retain data over its archived life.

Backup and restore
Using SDLT tape drives and tape cartridges accelerates backup and restore processes by processing more data in less time. SDLT tape cartridges have durability and reliability needed for reliable backup storage and restoration.

 
BenefitsTop

Reduced costs
The high capacities of these cartridges can help you reduce the number of cartridges to buy and maintain, minimize tape mounts and improve automation efficiency.

Enhanced data protection
Unique DLT technology provides enhanced durability. With its simple write-protection switch, this media helps you prevent the loss of valuable data due to incorrect handling.

 
FeaturesTop

Bar-coded number
A unique bar-coded volume/serial (VOLSER) number identifies the tape for the host computer, which then indexes stored files to VOLSER numbers.

Cartridge labeling
Cartridge labeling and system testing are provided standard for all SDLT tape data cartridges. This is added value from StorageTek.

Lifetime warranty
StorageTek’s SDLT tape cartridges are covered by a lifetime warranty.

 
PricingTop

Pricing varies depending on configuration and selected options. Product pricing does not include associated implementation service costs. Contact the "How to buy" help desk at 1-800-275-4785 (+01-303-673-2800) or 1-877-STK-TAPE for more information.

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SpecificationsTop
Performance
Tape speedSDLT I tape cartridgeSDLT II tape cartridge
Read and write:3.1 m/sec

7.62 m/sec; 3.56 m/sec

Search and rewind:4.1 m/sec
4.83 m/sec
Formulation:Advanced metal particle (AMP)
eMP60™
Coercivity:1,900 Oersteds
2,650 Oersteds
Track-following servo:Optical
Optical
Capacity
 SDLT I tape cartridgeSDLT II tape cartridge
Capacity, native (uncompressed):110 GB (SDLT 220)
160 GB (SDLT 320)
300 GB

Availability
 SDLT I tape cartridgeSDLT II tape cartridge
Archival life:15-30 years
More than 30 years
Long-length durability:1,000,000 (average head passes in typical office/computer environment)
1,000,000 (average head passes in typical environment)
Uncorrected bit error rate:1x10(-17)
1x10(-17)
Permanent errors:0
0
Compatibility
 SDLT I tape cartridgeSDLT II tape cartridge
Supported tape drives:SDLT 220, SDLT 320
SDLT 320, SDLT 600
Number of tracks:448
640
Form factor:Half-inch
Half-inch
Mechanical
 SDLT I tape cartridgeSDLT II tape cartridge
Height:1.0 in (25.4 cm)
1.0 in (25.4 cm)
Depth:4.15 in (105.3 cm)
4.15 in (105.3 cm)
Width:4.16 in (105.6 cm)
4.16 in (105.6 cm)
Weight:7.85 oz (222.5 g)
7.85 oz (222.5 g)
Environmental
Temperature (non-condensing)SDLT I tape cartridgeSDLT II tape cartridge
Temperature (operating):+50° to +104° F (+10° to +40° C)
+50° to +104° F (+10° to +40° C)
Temperature (storage up to four weeks):+60° to +90° F (+15° C to +32° C)
+60° to +90° F (+16° to +32° C)
Temperature (storage - archive):+64° to +82° F (+18° to +28° C)
+64° to +79° F (+18° to +26° C)
HumiditySDLT I tape cartridgeSDLT II tape cartridge
Relative humidity (operating):20%-80%
20%–80%
Relative humidity (storage up to four weeks):20%-80%
20%–80%
Relative humidity (storage - archive):40%-60%
40%–60%
Relative humidity (shipping):20%–80%
20%–80%
Wet bulb maximumSDLT I tape cartridgeSDLT II tape cartridge
Wet bulb max (operating):+78° F (+26° C)
+77° F (+25° C)
Wet bulb max (storage up to four weeks):+78° F (+26° C)
+78° F (+26° C)
Wet bulb max (storage - archive):+78° F (+26° C)
+78° F (+26° C)
Wet bulb max (shipping):+78° F (+26° C)
+78° F (+26° C)
 
 

 
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