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Inspecting and Identifying a Cartridge
96154 • Revision K Chapter 5 Cartridge Information 77
StorageTek Cartridges
The T9840 and T9940 Tape Drives use a cartridge tape that is the same physical size;
however, they are not interchangeable.
The T10000 data cartridge can be used only in a T10000 tape drive, and the T10000 tape
drive accepts no other type of cartridge.
T9840 Cartridge
The T9840 data cartridge has two reels between which the tape travels (FIGURE 5-1). It
does not have a leader block. It cannot be used in a T9940 or LTO Ultrium tape drive.
The StorageTek 9840 cartridge tape was designed to provide fast access to data and
storage of up to 20 gigabytes of uncompressed data with an average access time of just
12 seconds.
TABLE 5-1 lists the specifications of the 9840 cartridge with the T9840x Tape Drives.
TABLE 5-1 T9840 Cartridge Tape Specifications
Specification T9840A T9840B T9840C
Capacity, native (uncompressed) 20 GB 20 GB 40 GB
Performance:
Read/Write speed 2.0 m/s (79 ips) 4.0 m/s (158 ips) 3.4 m/s (134 ips)
Search/Rewind speed 11.0 m/s (440 ips)
Format:
Formulation Advanced metal particle (AMP)
Coercivity 1625+/-75 Oersteds (130+/16.0 KA/m)
Substrate Polyethylene naphthalate (PEN)
Uncorrected bit error rate 1x10(-18)
Permanent errors 0
Form factor Half inch, 3480/3490E
Number of tracks 288 288
Availability:
Archival life 15–30 years
Compatibility T9840A, T9840B, T9840C
Dimensions:
Height 25.4 mm (1.0 in.)
Width 109.0 mm (4.29 in.)
Weight 262.0 g (9.17 oz)
Drop strength 1.0 m (38.4 in.)
Temperature (non-condensing):
Operating +15° to +32°C (+60° to +90°F)