
General Description and Specifications
1-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
This section of provides the performance, physical, environmental, and electrical
specifications for the tape system. Specifications for the DLTtape tape media cartridges
are included.
1.3.1 Drive Capacity
Table 1−1 provides the ranges of capacity (native and compressed) for the tape system,
depending on which DLTtape cartridge is used.
Table 1−1 Storage Capacity
DLTtape Cartridge (Length of
Medium)
Storage Capacity
(Native)
Storage Capacity
(Compressed)
DLTtape IV
(1800 foot tape)
40.0 GB User Data 80.0 GB User Data*
DLTtape IIIXT
(1800 foot tape)
15.0 GB User Data 30.0 GB User Data*
DLTtape III
(1200 foot tape)
10.0 GB User Data 20.0 GB User Data*
*Actual capacity will vary depending on data.
1.3.2 Interface Type
Two interfaces are available: Low Voltage Differential (LVD)/Single-Ended and High
Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI-2.
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