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The StorageTek® 9840 tape
cartridge was designed concurrently with the StorageTek
T9840 tape drives to provide fast access to data and
storage of up to 20 gigabytes of uncompressed data on a
single cartridge. With an average access time of just 12
seconds, these cartridges help you get to your data
faster than you would with any other tape technology |
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Capacity,
native (uncompressed): |
20 GB
(T9840 A/B)
40 GB (T9840C) |
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Tape drive
compatibility: |
T9840A,
T9840B, T9840C |
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Archival life: |
15–30
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Applications |
Fixed
content distribution
Tape libraries can act as a high-volume source for
fixed content data when outfitted with fast-access
T9840 tape drives and 9840 tape cartridges. When
implemented with VolSafe write-once-read-many (WORM)
secure media, T9840 tape drives help secure
high-value fixed content while it is distributed.
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Backup
and restore
Using 9840 tape cartridges with T9840 tape drives
for backup and restore shortens backup and recovery
times and improves system response time. 9840 tape
cartridges preserve data through the most strenuous
reading, writing and retention processes. |
Offline
processing
Fast-access T9840 tape drives with 9840 tape
cartridges provide a cost-efficient option to disk
for offline processing applications. |
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Benefits |
Cost
savings
Faster data access enables you to meet more of your
data storage needs with affordable tape, minimizing
the need for higher-cost disk. |
Faster
data access
The cartridge’s mid-point load design delivers
average access to data in just 12 seconds. Access to
your data is faster than with any other technology,
saving you time and money. |
Increased
productivity
Higher data transfer rates enable you to reduce
batch windows and improve access to data, so your IT
staff can get more work done in less time. |
Investment protection
Based on the 3480 form-factor, the 9840 cartridge
integrates easily with current StorageTek libraries,
protecting your previous automation investments. |
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Features |
Pre-labeling, initializing
The cartridges can be pre-labeled and initialized,
then verified with a triple quality check. This
process reduces the downtime and costs from poorly
applied labels or incorrect initialization. |
Seamless
integration
The 9840 tape cartridges are certified and qualified
with StorageTek® T9840A, T9840B and T9840C tape
drives, as well as supported tape automation systems
and software from StorageTek. |
Durable
design
An innovative cartridge shell design provides
exceptional physical protection to prevent damaged
cartridges and costly data loss. |
9840
VolSafe data cartridge
StorageTek’s 9840 VolSafe® data cartridge provides
20 gigabytes (native) of non-erasable,
non-rewritable, write-once-read-many (WORM) storage
for use in T9840B tape drives. |
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Specifications |
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Performance |
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Tape speed |
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Read
and write: |
2.0 m/sec (79 ips)
- T9840A
4.0 m/sec (158 ips) - T9840B
3.4 m/sec (134 ips) - T9840C
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Search
and rewind: |
11.0 m/sec (440
ips)
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Formulation: |
Advanced metal
particle (AMP)
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Coercivity: |
1625+/-75 Oersteds
(130+/16.0 KA/m)
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Substrate: |
Polyethylene
naphthalate (PEN)
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Track-following servo: |
Factory
pre-recorded
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Capacity |
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Capacity, native (uncompressed): |
20 GB (T9840 A/B)
40 GB (T9840C)
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Availability |
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Archival life: |
15–30 years
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Short-length durability: |
80,000 write/read
passes minimum
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Long-length durability: |
6,500 write/read
passes minimum
(361 full file write/read passes minimum)
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Uncorrected bit error rate: |
1x10(-18)
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Permanent errors: |
0
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Loads/unloads: |
10,000 minimum
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Compatibility |
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Tape
drive compatibility: |
T9840A, T9840B,
T9840C
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Number
of tracks: |
288 (T9840A,
T9840B)
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Form
factor: |
Half inch,
3480/3490E
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Mechanical |
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Height: |
1.0 in (25.4 cm)
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Width:
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4.29 in (109.0 cm)
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Weight: |
9.17 oz (262.0 g)
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Drop
strength: |
38.4 in (1.0 m)
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Environmental |
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Humidity |
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Operating: |
20%–80%
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Storage (up to four weeks): |
5%–80%
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Storage (archive): |
30%–40%
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Shipping: |
5%–80%
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Temperature (non-condensing) |
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Operating: |
+60° to +90° F
(+15° to +32° C)
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Storage (up to four weeks): |
+40° to +90° F
(+5° to +32° C)
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Storage (archive): |
+59° to +77° F
(+15° to +25° C)
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Shipping: |
-10° to +120° F
(-23° to +49° C)
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Wet
bulb maximum |
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Operating: |
78° F (26° C)
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Storage (up to four weeks): |
78° F (26° C)
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Storage (archive): |
78° F (26° C)
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Shipping: |
78° F (26° C)
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