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IBM 71P9183 DLT VS160 Tape cartridge Data Cartridge DLT DLT
- DLT-VS160 technology
- Native storage capacity: 80GB
- Compressed storage capacity: 160GB (estimated)
- Designed for high-capacity backup
- Reliable data archival
- Compatible with DLT-VS160 drives
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Media Type
- DLT-VS160 Tape Cartridge
- Native Capacity
- 80 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 160 GB
- Brand
- IBM
- Model
- 71P9183
- Technology
- DLT-VS160
Product details
The IBM 71P9183 is a DLT VS160 tape cartridge, a high-capacity data storage medium designed for backup and archival. It offers a native capacity of 80GB, suitable for enterprise-level data protection.
Technical Information
| Media Type | DLT-VS160 Tape Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 80 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 160 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 71P9183 |
| Technology | DLT-VS160 |
Description
The IBM 71P9183 is a DLT-VS160 (Digital Linear Tape - Very Super 160) data cartridge. This tape format was a high-performance offering in the DLT lineage, designed to meet the growing demands for data backup and archival in enterprise environments. The VS160 variant provides a substantial native storage capacity of 80 gigabytes per cartridge. When utilizing the data compression capabilities of compatible drives, this capacity can be effectively doubled to 160 gigabytes. This cartridge is built for reliability and durability, essential characteristics for media intended for long-term data storage and frequent backup operations. The DLT-VS160 technology employed in this tape ensures high data integrity and consistent performance, making it a trusted solution for safeguarding critical business information. IBM, a long-standing leader in enterprise storage, ensures that its media products meet stringent quality standards. The IBM 71P9183 is compatible with DLT-VS160 tape drives and libraries. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including full system backups, disaster recovery planning, and long-term archiving of data that needs to be retained for compliance or historical purposes. The 'DLT' designation in the title confirms its adherence to the DLT tape standard.
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