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Sony DG90PA4 DDS 1 Tape Cartridge Data Cartridge DAT DDS-1 2
- Type: DDS-1 Tape Cartridge
- Brand: Sony
- Model: DG90PA4
- Capacity: 1.3GB (Native) / 2.6GB (Compressed)
- Designed for DDS tape drives.
- Provides a reliable medium for data backup.
- Suitable for long-term data archiving.
- Standard for early digital data storage.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Data Cartridge
- Brand
- Sony
- Model
- DG90PA4
- Technology
- DDS-1
- Capacity (Native)
- 1.3GB
- Capacity (Compressed)
- 2.6GB
Product details
The Sony DG90PA4 is a DDS-1 tape cartridge data cartridge. It is designed for use with DDS (Digital Data Storage) tape drives, providing a reliable medium for data backup and archiving.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Data Cartridge |
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | DG90PA4 |
Additional Specifications
| Technology | DDS-1 |
| Capacity (Native) | 1.3GB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 2.6GB |
Description
The Sony DG90PA4 is a DDS-1 (Digital Data Storage) tape cartridge, a widely adopted format for data backup and archiving during its era. This cartridge offers a native storage capacity of 1.3GB, which can be expanded to 2.6GB when using data compression techniques supported by DDS drives. It is designed to work with DDS tape drives, providing a cost-effective and reliable method for safeguarding important data. DDS technology was popular for small to medium-sized businesses and workgroups due to its balance of capacity, performance, and affordability. Tape media, in general, is known for its longevity and suitability for long-term archival storage, making cartridges like the DG90PA4 a dependable choice for retaining data that may not be accessed frequently but needs to be preserved securely. While newer technologies have surpassed DDS in terms of capacity and speed, DDS-1 cartridges like the Sony DG90PA4 remain relevant for organizations that still utilize older backup systems or require access to historical data stored on this media. Its straightforward design and established reliability made it a staple in many backup strategies for years.
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