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DGD125PWW - Sony DDS-3 Tape Cartridge - DAT DDS-3 - 12GB (Native) / 24GB (Compressed)
- DDS-3 (DAT-3) tape cartridge
- Native Capacity: 12 GB
- Compressed Capacity: 24 GB
- Designed for DDS-3 tape drives
- Reliable media for data backup and archiving
- Durable construction for repeated use
- Cost-effective storage solution
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Product Overview
The Sony DDS-3 tape cartridge, model DGD125PWW, is a high-capacity storage medium designed for Digital Data Storage (DDS) tape drives. It offers a native storage capacity of 12GB and a compressed capacity of 24GB, making it suitable for backup and archival purposes for systems utilizing DDS-3 drives.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Cartridge |
| Technology | DDS-3 (DAT-3) |
| Native Capacity | 12 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 24 GB |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Model Number | DGD125PWW |
Product Description
The Sony DGD125PWW is a DDS-3 (Digital Data Storage, 3rd generation) tape cartridge, also known as DAT-3. This tape medium is specifically designed to work with DDS-3 compatible tape drives, offering a reliable and cost-effective solution for data backup and archival. DDS technology, originally developed by Hewlett-Packard and Sony, utilizes a helical scan recording method to achieve high data densities on small tape formats. The DDS-3 format provides a native storage capacity of 12 Gigabytes (GB) per cartridge. When data compression techniques are employed by the tape drive, this capacity can be effectively doubled to 24 GB. This makes the DDS-3 cartridge a suitable option for backing up the data from small to medium-sized servers, workstations, or for archiving important files that require long-term storage. Sony has a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality magnetic media, and the DGD125PWW cartridge is built for durability and reliability. Proper handling and storage are essential for ensuring the longevity of the data stored on the tape. This cartridge represents a legacy storage solution that continues to be relevant for organizations with existing DDS-3 infrastructure or those requiring offline, air-gapped backups for critical data.
