Other features
| Form factor |
DLTtape VS1 |
| Total storage capacity |
160 GB |
| Recording technology |
DLT VS320 |
Weight & dimensions
| Tape length |
557.2 m |
| Tape size |
12.65 mm |
| Tape thickness |
8.75 µm |
Performance
| Coercive force |
1850 kA/m |
| Compressed capacity |
320 GB |
| Tape life |
30 year(s) |
Quantum data cartridge, DLTtape VS1
DLTtape VS1 delivers value like no other media in its class. DLTtape VS1, the media used on the DLT VS160 and DLT-V4 tape drives. Quantum DLTtape VS1 media exceeds expectations by using the latest magnetic and mechanical innovation to deliver high capacity and a low cost per gigabyte (GB). DLTtape VS1 media boasts a capacity of up to 160GB native and 320GB compressed - so customers can focus on protecting their data rather than managing more tapes. DLTtape VS1 media, used with a DLT VS160 and DLT-V4 tape drive, offers customers a performance solution for
their value servers and a value solution for their performance servers. This outstanding versatility makes DLTtape VS1 the quality choice for many applications – from desktop to data center. In order to meet the higher capacity and performance of the DLT VS160 and DLT-V4 tape drives, Quantum developed DLTtape VS1 media. DLTtape VS1 uses the latest technology in media formulation and design, to deliver advances in three key areas:
-Media surface
-Magnetic layer thickness
-Cartridge reliability