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21F8730-T
IBM QIC , DC9120, 1.2GB The IBM QIC DC9120 makes the storage...
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21F8730-T-IBM QIC, DC9120, 1.2GB. The IBM QIC DC9120 makes the storage of your most important data both easy and secure. Featuring 1.2GB of native capacity and 2.4GB of compressed capacity, this QIC (Quarter-Inch Cartridge) data tape media supports robust and reliable magnetic tape backup, ideal for critical data protection. Engineered for high-density storage applications, the IBM DC9120 tape is optimized for enterprise environments requiring efficient and secure backup, long-term archiving, and compliance storage.
The IBM QIC DC9120 employs a standard data cartridge type, with a tape length of 307 meters, and delivers a typical native data transfer rate of up to 183 KB/s. Although WORM and encryption support are not provided, the media is designed for magnetic rewritable use, offering an archival life of up to 10 years. The DC9120 is compatible with QIC-120/150 tape drives and is tailored for use in data centers, offsite backup locations, and regulatory compliance storage infrastructures.
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Scenario: A large hospital network integrates the 21F8730-T IBM QIC DC9120 (1.2GB native, 2.4GB compressed) into its QIC tape library to archive patient records and audit logs daily. Benefit: Achieves HIPAA-grade data security and audit traceability on removable media, reducing compliance costs by 25% and ensuring rapid retrieval for regulatory inspections.
Scenario: A mid-sized tech company deploys the IBM QIC DC9120 cartridge (1.2GB native, 2.4GB compressed) for nightly backups of critical servers in its on-premises data center. Benefit: Delivers reliable, off-site tape backups with 30% faster backup windows, minimizes production downtime, and safeguards business continuity with end-to-end encryption.
Scenario: A digital media agency uses the 21F8730-T QIC DC9120 to store high-value video masters and project archives, compressing up to 2.4GB per cartridge for off-site vaulting. Benefit: Provides cost-effective, durable tape storage that extends media asset lifespan beyond 20 years, streamlines restoration workflows, and reduces archival footprint by 50%.
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| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | QIC | Other | Other | IBM 3592 | Other |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 1.2 GB | 20 GB | 50 GB | 300 GB | 4 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 2.4 GB | 40 GB | 100 GB | 900 GB | 8 GB |
| Tape Length | 307m | 319m | 315m | 320m | 187m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 183 KB/s | Up to 7 MB/s | Up to 5 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 2 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 366 KB/s | Up to 14 MB/s | Up to 10 MB/s | Up to 120 MB/s | Up to 4 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 10 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | QIC-120/150 compatible drives | SLR7 drives / SLR family drives supporting SLR7 media | SLR100 drives | IBM 3592 Drives | SLR5 drives / N/A |
| Write Compatibility | QIC-120/150 compatible drives | SLR7 drives only | SLR100 drives only | IBM 3592 Drives | SLR5 drives only / N/A |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / 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 |
| Product Name | IBM QIC DC9120 1.2GB Data Cartridge | Imation SLR7 20/40 GB Tape Cartridge 41461-T | Imation SLR100 Data Cartridge | IBM 3592 JA Data Cartridge 300GB Color Labeled | IBM SLR5 Data Cartridge 4GB/8GB 59H3660-T |
| Height | 0.39 inches | 4.61 | 0.558 in | 0.98 inches | 0.4 inches |
| Width | 4.13 inches | 4.02 | 4.016 in | 4.33 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Depth | 2.63 inches | 0.98 | 3.708 in | 4.92 inches | 3.9 inches |
| Weight | 0.23 lbs | 0.44 | 0.41 lbs | 0.55 lbs | 0.26 lbs |
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IBM QIC tape delivered consistent storage results.
Reliable option for legacy backups.
Stable media with no errors.
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The IBM QIC DC9120 provides 1.2 GB of native storage and up to 2.4 GB of compressed capacity for efficient data backup and archiving.
The IBM QIC DC9120 uses the QIC DC9120 (QIC-120) tape format, ensuring broad compatibility with QIC-120 drive systems.
Yes, the IBM QIC DC9120 is fully compatible with all QIC-120 drives, including IBM, HP, and third-party tape libraries.
The IBM QIC DC9120 delivers reliable data transfer, with sustained rates up to 180 KB/s native and up to 360 KB/s compressed, depending on drive performance.
Designed for archival, the IBM QIC DC9120 offers up to 10 years of data retention under proper storage conditions.
The IBM QIC DC9120 tape is rated for over 1,000 read/write cycles, ensuring multiple backup passes without data degradation.
Each IBM QIC DC9120 cartridge measures 102 × 64 × 12 mm and weighs approximately 85 g, fitting standard QIC tape storage racks.
Yes, the IBM QIC DC9120 leverages your drive’s built-in hardware compression to achieve up to 2x capacity expansion.
Data encryption is managed at the drive level; the IBM QIC DC9120 supports encryption when used with an encryption-capable QIC-120 drive.
Store cartridges at 10 °C–40 °C and 20%–80% non-condensing humidity to maintain tape integrity and data reliability.
Handle cartridges by their edges, avoid exposure to magnets, dust, and direct sunlight, and always store in the protective case.
Yes, each IBM QIC DC9120 cartridge ships in a reusable protective case to safeguard the tape during transport and storage.
Each IBM QIC DC9120 cartridge features a writable label panel for easy identification and inventory management.
The IBM QIC DC9120 is backed by a one-year manufacturer’s warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
Ideal for small business backups, system restores, and long-term archiving of critical files, databases, and multimedia content.
The IBM QIC DC9120 is available through IBM authorized resellers, online marketplaces, and enterprise IT suppliers.
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