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12096-T
Imation SLR50/MLR3, 25/50GB
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12096-T Overview
12096-T-Imation SLR50/MLR3, 25/50GB is a high-capacity magnetic data tape cartridge designed to support enterprise-grade backup and archival storage applications. Leveraging Scalable Linear Recording (SLR) technology, specifically in the SLR50 (also known as MLR3) tape format, this cartridge provides a native storage capacity of 25GB and a compressed capacity of up to 50GB. The SLR50 generation utilizes a data transfer rate of up to 12 MB/s (native), making it suitable for both full and incremental data backup tasks. The Imation SLR50 tape does not support WORM or hardware encryption capabilities and uses a standard black cartridge designed for use in established SLR tape drive ecosystems.
With a tape length of 320 meters, the 12096-T-Imation SLR50/MLR3 cartridge is built for long-term use, offering an archival life of up to 30 years under proper storage conditions. It is engineered for durability and reliability, which makes it ideal for enterprise backup solutions, cold storage for infrequently accessed data, and supporting regulatory compliance requirements. Typical environments include data centers, tape libraries, and institutional archive settings where robust, cost-efficient magnetic media is essential for protecting mission-critical information.
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12096-T Specifications
- Product Type
- Data Tape
- Tape Format
- Other
- Tape Generation
- N/A
- Cartridge Type
- Standard
- Use Case
- Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries
- Native Capacity
- 25 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 50 GB
- Tape Length
- 320m
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 12 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- Up to 24 MB/s
- Encryption Support
- No
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic
- Archival Life
- Up to 30 Years
- Read Compatibility
- SLR50/MLR3 drives
- Write Compatibility
- SLR50/MLR3 drives only
- Tape Color
- Black
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- RoHS / WEEE / N/A
- Product Name
- Imation SLR50/MLR3 Data Cartridge 25/50GB (Part #: 12096-T)
- Height
- 4.2 inches
- Width
- 4.0 inches
- Depth
- 0.9 inches
- Weight
- 0.42 lbs
12096-T Use Case
Offsite Disaster Recovery Tape Rotation with 12096-T-Imation SLR50/MLR3, 25/50 GB
A midsize manufacturing firm implements a weekly full-system backup using the 12096-T-Imation SLR50/MLR3 (25 GB native, 50 GB compressed) tapes in an automated tape library. Each Friday, rotated cartridges are shipped to a secure offsite vault, ensuring rapid restoration in case of ransomware or hardware failure. Benefit: Delivers tamper-proof, cost-effective disaster recovery with sub-24-hour RTO and industry-standard data integrity verification.
Long-Term Healthcare Data Archival for HIPAA Compliance
A regional hospital archives five years of patient imaging and EHR data onto 12096-T-Imation SLR50/MLR3 tapes. Utilizing 25 GB native capacity per cartridge and WORM capability, IT staff store tapes in climate-controlled media vaults. Benefit: Guarantees immutable, audit-ready storage to meet HIPAA and HITECH retention mandates while reducing on-site storage footprint by 70 % and lowering total cost of ownership.
High-Performance Financial Backup for Regulatory Reporting
A brokerage firm leverages an automated LTO-compatible tape library loaded with 12096-T-Imation SLR50/MLR3 cartridges to perform nightly incremental and weekly full backups of transaction logs and client records. Each 50 GB compressed tape supports rapid data streaming and built-in error correction. Benefit: Ensures secure, high-throughput backups to satisfy SEC/FINRA audit cycles, minimize data loss risk, and maintain sub-2-hour backup windows.
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Product Comparison Table
 12096-T |  23R9830 |  35L0844 |  11660-T |  95P4436-T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | Other | Other | Other | LTO |
| Tape Generation | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | LTO-4 |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard | Cleaning | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 25 GB | 700 GB | N/A | 810 MB | 800 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 50 GB | 2.1 TB | N/A | 2.4 GB | 1.6 TB |
| Tape Length | 320m | 604m | N/A | 1100ft | 820m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 12 MB/s | Up to 104 MB/s | N/A | Up to 9 MB/s | Up to 120 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 24 MB/s | Up to 311 MB/s | N/A | N/A | Up to 240 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No | N/A | No | Yes |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Media Type | Magnetic | Magnetic | N/A | Magnetic | Magnetic |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | SLR50/MLR3 drives | IBM 3592-E05, 3592-E06, 3592-E07 drives | SLR7, SLR32, SLR50, SLR60, SLR100, SLR140, MLR1 drives | IBM 3490E drives / N/A | LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6 drives |
| Write Compatibility | SLR50/MLR3 drives only | IBM 3592-E05, 3592-E06, 3592-E07 drives | N/A | IBM 3490E drives only | LTO-4 drives only |
| Tape Color | Black | Black | Grey | Black | Purple |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Compliance | RoHS / WEEE / N/A | RoHS | N/A | N/A | RoHS |
| Product Name | Imation SLR50/MLR3 Data Cartridge 25/50GB (Part #: 12096-T) | IBM 23R9830 3592 JB Data Cartridge | IBM SLR/MLR Cleaning Tape (35L0844) | Imation Black Watch 3490E Tape Cartridge #11660 | IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Data Cartridge 95P4436 |
| Height | 4.2 inches | 1.02 inches | 0.45 | 4.2 in | 0.85 inches |
| Width | 4.0 inches | 4.33 inches | 4.25 | 4.95 in | 4.15 inches |
| Depth | 0.9 inches | 4.92 inches | 4.2 | 1 in | 4.02 inches |
| Weight | 0.42 lbs | 0.62 lbs | 0.25 | 0.55 lbs | 0.44 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Ayesha Imtiaz
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Reliable mid range capacity.
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Stefan Muller
5
Stable storage media.
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Usama Siddiq
3
Good compatibility.
P
Patricia Nolan
4
Meets expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the Imation SLR50/MLR3 tape?
The Imation SLR50/MLR3 tape offers 25 GB native capacity and up to 50 GB with 2:1 hardware compression.
Which tape drives are compatible with Imation SLR50/MLR3 cartridges?
Imation SLR50/MLR3 cartridges are compatible with Sony SLR series drives, including SLR50, SLR60, SLR70 and SLR80 models.
Is the Imation SLR50/MLR3 tape cartridge rewritable?
Yes, the Imation SLR50/MLR3 cartridge is fully rewritable, supporting multiple overwrite cycles without performance degradation.
What is the data transfer rate of the Imation SLR50/MLR3?
The Imation SLR50/MLR3 delivers up to 0.5 MB/s native and up to 1.0 MB/s with compression enabled (2:1 ratio).