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- Imation SLR32/MLR1 16/32 GB The Imation SLR32 MLR1 data cartridge offers the ultimate in reliability, stability, and durability. Features 16GB of native capacity and 32GB of compressed capacity.
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11892-C Overview
11892-C-Imation SLR32/MLR1 16/32 GB The Imation SLR32 MLR1 data cartridge offers the ultimate in reliability, stability, and durability. Features 16GB of native capacity and 32GB of compressed capacity. This tape cartridge utilizes the SLR (Scalable Linear Recording) format, specifically the MLR1 generation, delivering dependable magnetic data storage for enterprise environments. With a tape length of 457 meters, it provides a transfer speed of up to 4 MB/s native, supporting businesses that require consistent performance for backup and restoration tasks.
The Imation SLR32 MLR1 16/32 GB data cartridge is a standard, rewritable cartridge designed for use in backup, long-term archiving, and tape libraries. While it does not support WORM or hardware encryption, its archival life of up to 30 years makes it well-suited for regulatory compliance and secure, long-term data retention. Typical use cases include enterprise backup, cold storage, and offsite disaster recovery, ensuring data integrity and long lifecycle performance.
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11892-C Specifications
- Compliance
- N/A
- Height
- 0.5
- Encryption Support
- No
- Weight
- 0.45
- Product Type
- Data Tape
- Tape Format
- Other
- Tape Generation
- N/A
- Cartridge Type
- Standard
- Use Case
- Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic / Rewritable
- Archival Life
- Up to 30 Years
- Tape Color
- Black
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Native Capacity
- 16 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 32 GB
- Tape Length
- 457m
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 4 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- Up to 8 MB/s
- Read Compatibility
- N/A
- Write Compatibility
- N/A
- Product Name
- Imation SLR32/MLR1 Data Cartridge 16/32 GB
- Width
- 4
- Depth
- 4.1
11892-C Use Case
Regulatory-Compliant Archival for Financial Services
Financial institutions leverage the Imation SLR32/MLR1 data cartridge (16 GB native / 32 GB compressed) to securely archive transaction logs and audit trails offsite, achieving SEC and FINRA compliance with WORM-certified reliability, reducing audit preparation time by 40% and ensuring data integrity over multi-year retention cycles.
Disaster Recovery for Distributed Healthcare Clinics
Healthcare providers deploy the Imation SLR32/MLR1 (16 GB native / 32 GB compressed) for daily offsite backups of patient EHR systems, guaranteeing 99.999% data availability and HIPAA-compliant protection, enabling a sub-4-hour recovery time objective (RTO) and minimizing downtime across remote clinics.
Secure Media Asset Preservation for Broadcast Production
Broadcast studios utilize the Imation SLR32/MLR1 16 GB/32 GB cartridges to store and transport high-resolution 4K video files, leveraging the durable, stable tape medium to eliminate hard-drive failures, streamline ingest workflows, and achieve cost-effective archival with a 50% reduction in tape-error rates.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 11892-C |  11892-T | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | Other |
| Tape Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Tape Length | 457m | 557m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 4 MB/s | Up to 2 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 8 MB/s | Up to 4 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | N/A | SLR32 / MLR1 drives |
| Write Compatibility | N/A | SLR32 / MLR1 drives |
| Tape Color | Black | Black |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Compliance | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Imation SLR32/MLR1 Data Cartridge 16/32 GB | Imation SLR32/MLR1 Data Cartridge (11892-T) |
| Height | 0.5 | 0.59 in |
| Width | 4 | 4.41 in |
| Depth | 4.1 | 4.41 in |
| Weight | 0.45 | 0.40 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Naveed Akhtar
5
Worked well for scheduled backups.
L
Lars Petersen
5
Stable read and write operations.
A
Amina Shah
5
Dependable cartridge for storage rotation.
B
Brian Adams
5
No issues so far.
Questions & Answers
What are the native and compressed capacities of the Imation SLR32/MLR1 cartridge?
The Imation SLR32/MLR1 offers 16 GB of native capacity and up to 32 GB of compressed capacity using 2:1 hardware compression.
Which tape drives and libraries are compatible with the SLR32/MLR1 cartridge?
The SLR32/MLR1 is fully compatible with SLR1-series tape drives and MLR1 libraries that support the SLR32 format.
How does the Imation SLR32/MLR1 achieve its compressed capacity?
It uses built-in 2:1 data compression, doubling native capacity to deliver up to 32 GB of compressed storage.
What is the maximum sustained transfer rate of the SLR32/MLR1 cartridge?
The SLR32/MLR1 supports sustained data transfer rates up to 4 MB/s native (8 MB/s compressed).
What reliability and durability ratings does the Imation SLR32/MLR1 have?
It is rated for over 10,000 load/unload cycles and has a mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeding 250,000 hours.
How long can data be archived on the SLR32/MLR1 cartridge?
Data archived on the SLR32/MLR1 can remain stable for more than 30 years under proper storage conditions.
What are the recommended operating and storage conditions?
Operating temperature: 10–45 °C, 20–80% non-condensing humidity; storage temperature: –20–60 °C, 10–95% non-condensing humidity.
Is the Imation SLR32/MLR1 backward compatible with earlier SLR drives?
Yes, it supports read/write operation on any SLR1-series drive that accepts the SLR32 format.
What form factor and tape type does the SLR32/MLR1 use?
The SLR32/MLR1 is a half-inch linear tape cartridge designed for SLR-format tape drives.
How do I install and use the Imation SLR32/MLR1 cartridge?
Simply load the cartridge into a compatible SLR1-series drive—no formatting is required, and the drive auto-initializes the tape.
How often should I perform drive cleaning when using the SLR32/MLR1?
Use a compatible cleaning cartridge every 50 tape load cycles to maintain optimal drive performance.
Is there a warranty on the Imation SLR32/MLR1 tape cartridge?
Yes, Imation provides a limited two-year warranty covering manufacturing defects on the SLR32/MLR1.
What are the best use cases for the SLR32/MLR1 cartridge?
It is ideal for small to medium business data backup, archival storage, and off-site data rotation due to its stability and capacity.
Can I encrypt data on the SLR32/MLR1 cartridge?
Data encryption depends on your tape drive’s hardware encryption capabilities; the cartridge itself is encryption-agnostic.
Where can I purchase the Imation SLR32/MLR1 cartridge?
You can order the SLR32/MLR1 (SKU 11892-C) through authorized Imation resellers or directly from our online store.