18P8923

18P8923-IBM DLT VS-1 (80/160) GB Tapes are advanced digital linear tapes (DLT) designed for enterprise-grade data storage, backup, and archiving applications. This model belongs to the DLT VS-1 tape format and is renowned for providing a native data capacity of 80 GB and a compressed capacity of 160 GB. With a native data transfer rate of up to 6 MB/s and a compressed data transfer rate of up to 12 MB/s, the tape ensures reliable and efficient data management for backup and recovery processes. The DLT VS-1 does not support WORM (Write Once, Read Many) or hardware encryption, focusing instead on core performance and dependability. The tape measures 319 meters in length and comes as a standard magnetic cartridge, offering up to 30 years of archival life when stored under recommended conditions.

These IBM DLT VS-1 tapes are typically used in data centers and enterprises that require secure and cost-effective backup, long-term archiving, and compliance storage within tape libraries. They provide excellent compatibility with DLT VS drives for both read and write operations and are widely recognized for their robust design and proven performance in cold storage environments and regulatory data retention scenarios.