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88146J - HP Magneto Optical Tape 5.25-inch Write-Once 2048B/S 5.2GB Data Cartridge
- Type: Magneto Optical Tape Cartridge
- Brand: HP
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch
- Capacity: 5.2GB
- Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) media
- Sector Size: 2048 Bytes/Sector
- Designed for archival storage
- Durable and long-lasting data retention
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Product Overview
The HP Magneto Optical Tape 5.25-inch Data Cartridge (88146J) is a write-once, read-many (WORM) storage medium designed for long-term archival of data. It has a capacity of 5.2GB and uses a 2048 Bytes/Sector format.
Technical Information
| Product Name | Magneto Optical Tape |
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | 88146J |
| Media Type | Magneto Optical |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch |
| Capacity | 5.2GB |
| Write Capability | Write-Once (WORM) |
| Sector Size | 2048 Bytes/Sector |
Product Description
The HP 88146J Magneto Optical Tape cartridge is a specialized storage medium designed for applications requiring permanent, write-once data storage. This 5.25-inch cartridge offers a capacity of 5.2GB and utilizes magneto-optical technology, which provides a balance of rewritability (in non-WORM modes) and long-term data stability. However, this specific model is designated as WORM, ensuring that once data is written, it cannot be altered or erased, making it ideal for compliance and archival purposes. The cartridge employs a sector size of 2048 Bytes/Sector, a standard for many optical and magnetic storage media. Its robust design contributes to excellent data longevity, often measured in decades, making it a reliable choice for preserving critical information that must remain unaltered. The 5.25-inch form factor is characteristic of older optical disk technologies, requiring compatible magneto-optical drives. This HP magneto-optical tape is suited for industries and applications where data integrity and immutability are paramount, such as legal records, financial data, medical imaging, and government archives. Its WORM nature provides an inherent level of data security and auditability.
