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Sony QTR-NS20 Travan TR-5 Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Travan
- Format: Travan TR-5
- Capacity: Up to 10 GB native / 20 GB compressed (typical for TR-5)
- Media Type: Data Cartridge
- Designed for backup and archiving
- Compatible with Travan TR-5 tape drives
- Offers a cost-effective storage solution
- Durable construction for data integrity
- High reliability for long-term storage
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Format
- Travan TR-5
- Capacity
- 10 GB Native / 20 GB Compressed
- Media Type
- Data Cartridge
- Manufacturer
- Sony
Product details
The Sony QTR-NS20 is a Travan TR-5 data cartridge, designed for reliable backup and archiving of computer data. It utilizes the Travan tape format, offering a significant storage capacity for its time, suitable for small to medium business environments.
Technical Information
| Format | Travan TR-5 |
| Capacity | 10 GB Native / 20 GB Compressed |
Additional Specifications
| Media Type | Data Cartridge |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
Description
The Sony QTR-NS20 represents a data storage medium within the Travan tape format, specifically the TR-5 specification. Travan was a popular cartridge tape format developed by 3M, offering a balance of capacity, speed, and affordability for PC-based backup and archiving solutions. The TR-5 generation significantly increased the storage density and transfer rates compared to its predecessors, making it a viable option for businesses needing to protect their data without investing in more expensive enterprise-level tape libraries. This data cartridge is designed for use with compatible TR-5 tape drives, which were commonly integrated into servers and workstations. The QTR-NS20 cartridge itself is built with durable materials to ensure the longevity and integrity of stored data over time. Its primary function is to provide a reliable method for backing up critical files, system images, and application data, allowing for quick restoration in case of hardware failure, data corruption, or accidental deletion. With native capacities typically reaching 10GB and compressed capacities up to 20GB, the QTR-NS20 offered a substantial improvement over earlier floppy disk or smaller tape formats. This allowed for fewer tapes to be used for full system backups, simplifying the backup process and reducing media management overhead. The ease of use and relatively low cost per gigabyte made Travan cartridges like the QTR-NS20 a staple for many small to medium-sized businesses seeking a dependable data protection strategy.
Condition: Refurbished
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