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Sony QTRNS20A Travan Tape Cartridge Data Cartridge Travan TR-5
- Travan TR-5 data cartridge.
- Native capacity: 10 GB.
- Compressed capacity: Up to 20 GB (2:1 compression).
- Designed for data backup and archiving.
- Utilizes a compact cassette format.
- Compatible with Travan TR-5 tape drives.
- Manufactured by Sony.
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Product Overview
The Sony QTRNS20A is a Travan TR-5 data cartridge, a magnetic tape medium used for data backup and archiving. It offers a capacity of 10GB native.
Technical Information
| Media Type | Travan TR-5 Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 10 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 20 GB (2:1) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Data Cartridge |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Model | QTRNS20A |
Product Description
The Sony QTRNS20A is a Travan TR-5 data cartridge, a popular choice for backup and archiving in small office/home office (SOHO) and small business environments during its era. Travan cartridges were based on the QIC (Quarter-Inch Cartridge) standard but offered higher capacities and performance in a more compact form factor. The TR-5 specification represented a significant advancement within the Travan line. This cartridge provides a native storage capacity of 10GB. When used with a Travan TR-5 drive capable of 2:1 data compression, the effective storage capacity can be increased to 20GB. This made it a cost-effective solution for backing up the data generated by workstations and small servers of the time, allowing for multiple backup sets or longer retention periods on a single tape. The QTRNS20A is designed for reliability in backup operations. Its construction ensures data integrity during storage and retrieval. Compatibility with Travan TR-5 tape drives is essential for its use. Sony, a major manufacturer of magnetic media, produced these cartridges to meet the demand for dependable and accessible data storage solutions for a wide range of users seeking to protect their valuable information.
