Quantum DLT Media
The Quantum DLTtape™ family of half-inch cartridges, approved for use in all DLT tape drives and autoloaders, delivers the highest capacity of any cartridge used in a 5.25-inch tape drive - up to 40* gigabytes (GB) or 80* (GB) in compressed mode. To ensure accuracy, a patented tape leader ensures consistent tape motion, while a unique tape/reel locking mechanism prevents tape slack.

The tape itself features a special high-grade metal particle (MP) formula that reduces tape and head wear. The result is tape that delivers a proven one million passes with a negligible impact on soft error rates and a 30-year archival life.

* With DLT 8000 Drive and DLTtape Cartridge

Product Name Storage Capacity* Fits DLT™ Drive Model Part Number
Quantum DLTtape™ III 10 Gigabytes 2000, 4000, 7000**, 8000***, 4500, 4700, 2700XT, 2000XT, 2500XT, DLTstor THXKC-02
Quantum DLTtape™ III XT 15 Gigabytes 4000, 7000**, 8000***, 4500, 4700, 2700XT, 2000XT, 2500XT, DLTstor THXKE-01
Quantum DLTtape™ IV 20, 35 or 40 Gigabytes 4000, 7000, 8000, 4500, 4700, DLTstor THXKD-02
Quantum Cleaning Tape III N/A 2000, 4000, 7000, 8000, 2000XT THXHC-02
Cartridge Library Magazine N/A 2500, 4500 THX5M-01
Cartridge Library Magazine N/A 2700, 4700 TK85-M

*Native
**When utilizing Quantum DLTtape III or DLTtape III XT in a DLT 7000 drive, the native transfer rate performance will be 1.5mb/sec.
instead of 5.0mb/sec. Only the Quantum DLTtape IV provides 5.0mb/sec. transfer rates in a DLT 7000 drive.
*** Only the Quantum DLTtape IV provides 6.0mb/sec. transfer rates in a DLT 8000 drive.