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Imation DLT III XT (15/30) GB Tapes
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12070-T-Imation DLT III XT (15/30) GB Tapes are high-performance data storage solutions utilizing the Digital Linear Tape (DLT) technology, specifically in the DLT III XT generation. These tapes offer a native storage capacity of 15 GB and a compressed capacity of 30 GB, with reliable data transfer rates of up to 1.5 MB/s (native) and up to 3 MB/s (compressed). Designed as standard data cartridges, the DLT III XT tapes feature a physical tape length of 557 meters and are built to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise-class backup, long-term archiving, and cold data storage environments.
Imation’s DLT III XT tapes are magnetic, rewritable cartridges that provide an archival life of up to 30 years, making them suitable for regulatory compliance and secure data retention. These tapes do not offer WORM support or hardware encryption. The DLT III XT format is compatible with DLT 4000, 7000, 8000, and compatible drives, serving reliably in both data centers and offsite backup scenarios where data integrity and longevity are critical for enterprise data management strategies.
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A global banking firm implements 12070-T-Imation DLT III XT (15/30 GB) tapes to archive daily transaction logs in its secure data vault. With tamper-evident cartridges and 30 GB compressed capacity per tape, this solution ensures audit-ready retention for up to 10 years, streamlining compliance with SEC and SOX regulations while cutting off-site storage costs by 40%.
An IT services provider integrates 12070-T-Imation DLT III XT (15/30 GB) tapes into its disaster recovery plan to back up nightly VMware snapshots. High-capacity 15 GB native tapes with robust error-checking enable rapid restore under four-hour RTOs and provide air-gapped resilience against ransomware, reducing incident recovery costs by 60%.
A post-production studio uses 12070-T-Imation DLT III XT (15/30 GB) tapes to archive high-definition video projects. LTFS-compatible 15 GB native tapes ensure fast file-level access for creative teams, secure long-term preservation over decades, and cut digital archive expenses by 50% while safeguarding master footage.
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| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | DLT | DLT | LTO | DLT | LTO |
| Tape Generation | N/A | DLT IV | LTO-1 | N/A | LTO-1 |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Cleaning | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Tape Libraries | Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 15 GB | 40 GB | 100 GB | N/A | 100 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 30 GB | 80 GB | 200 GB | N/A | 200 GB |
| Tape Length | 557m | 557m | 609m | N/A | 609m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 1.5 MB/s | Up to 6 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s | N/A | Up to 20 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 3 MB/s | Up to 12 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s | N/A | Up to 40 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No | No | N/A | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic | Magnetic / Rewritable | N/A | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | N/A | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000 drives | DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000 drives | LTO-1 drives | DLT drives | LTO-1, LTO-2 drives |
| Write Compatibility | DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000 drives | DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000 drives | LTO-1 drives only | N/A | LTO-1 drives only |
| Tape Color | Black | Black | Blue | Black | Black |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage | Data Center | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Compliance | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Imation DLT III XT (15/30 GB) Data Cartridge | DECTK88-T-DEC DLT4 (40/80) GB | CLM200-T-Open Box Certance Ultrium LTO-1 Data Tape | IBM 59H3092 DLT Cleaning Tape Cartridge | CLM200-Certance LTO-1 Ultrium Data Cartridge |
| Height | 4.16 inches | 4.16 inches | 4.02 inches | 4.05 | 0.98 inches |
| Width | 4.16 inches | 4.15 inches | 4.15 inches | 4.16 | 4.02 inches |
| Depth | 1.02 inches | 1.02 inches | 0.85 inches | 1.03 | 4.15 inches |
| Weight | 0.60 lbs | 0.62 lbs | 0.54 lbs | 0.38 | 0.55 lbs |
Imation DLT III XT tapes handled daily backups smoothly.
Stable and compatible with older drives.
No data loss experienced.
Adequate for archival storage.
Met expectations.
The Imation DLT III XT tapes offer 15 GB of native storage and up to 30 GB of compressed storage per cartridge.
The Imation DLT III XT delivers sustained native data transfer rates of up to 3 MB/s and up to 6 MB/s when data is compressed.
Imation DLT III XT cartridges are fully compatible with DLT III and DLT 7000 tape drives as well as most DLT-based autoloaders and libraries.
With built-in robust error correction, a high tape durability rating, and an archival life of up to 30 years, Imation DLT III XT tapes ensure reliable long-term data preservation.