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Sony QD9120 Data Cartridge QIC QIC-1000 1.2GB (Native) /
- Type: QIC-1000 Data Cartridge
- Capacity: 1.2GB Native
- Brand: Sony
- Designed for small-scale backup and archival
- Utilizes QIC format
- Suitable for legacy systems or low-capacity needs
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Product Overview
The Sony QD9120 is a QIC-1000 data cartridge with a native capacity of 1.2GB. It is designed for small-scale backup and archival purposes, utilizing the QIC (Quarter-Inch Cartridge) format.
Technical Information
| Media Type | QIC-1000 |
| Capacity (Native) | 1.2GB |
Additional Specifications
| Capacity (Compressed) | Unknown (Typically 2:1 for QIC) |
| Brand | Sony |
Product Description
The Sony QD9120 is a data cartridge belonging to the QIC-1000 standard, which is part of the broader Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) family of magnetic tape storage formats. QIC tapes were historically used for backup and archival purposes, particularly in personal computers and small business environments, before the advent of higher-capacity technologies like DAT, DLT, and LTO. The QIC-1000 standard offers a native capacity of 1.2GB, which was considered substantial for its time. This cartridge is designed for use with tape drives that specifically support the QIC-1000 format. While the capacity is relatively small by modern standards, it was adequate for backing up the hard drives of PCs and workstations prevalent in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Sony, a reputable manufacturer of magnetic media, ensures a degree of reliability for data storage and retrieval within the limitations of the QIC format. The QD9120 serves as an example of legacy backup technology. For current IT infrastructures, this capacity is insufficient for most backup tasks. However, such cartridges might still be encountered in environments maintaining older systems or for specific archival needs where data volumes are extremely low. The QIC format, in general, has been largely superseded by more advanced tape technologies offering significantly higher capacities and performance.
