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Imation QIC,DC6250,250MB The Imation QIC DC6250 offers 250MB...
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- Imation QIC,DC6250,250MB The Imation QIC DC6250 offers 250MB of native storage capacity and 500MB of compressed capacity for the storage of your most important data.
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46157-T Overview
46157-T-Imation QIC,DC6250,250MB The Imation QIC DC6250 offers 250MB of native storage capacity and 500MB of compressed capacity for the storage of your most important data. This data tape utilizes the QIC (Quarter-Inch Cartridge) format, specifically the DC6250 standard, providing reliable performance for legacy backup and data storage tasks. With a tape length of 205 meters, this standard cartridge is engineered for magnetic, rewritable storage, making it suitable for various backup, cold storage, and compliance archiving applications where long-term data integrity is required.
The DC6250 does not support WORM or hardware encryption, offering a native data transfer rate of up to 0.25 MB/s. With an archival life of up to 10 years, it delivers dependable storage for environments such as data centers and offsite backup locations. The Imation QIC DC6250 is a trusted choice for organizations needing reliable data retention, supporting regulatory compliance and long-term archival storage in legacy systems.
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46157-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
- 250 MB
- Compressed Capacity
- 500 MB
- Tape Length
- 205m
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 0.25 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- N/A
- Encryption Support
- No
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic / Rewritable
- Archival Life
- Up to 10 Years
- Read Compatibility
- QIC DC6250 Drives
- Write Compatibility
- QIC DC6250 Drives
- Tape Color
- Black
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- N/A
- Product Name
- Imation QIC DC6250 Data Cartridge
- Height
- 0.4 inches
- Width
- 4 inches
- Depth
- 2.5 inches
- Weight
- 0.28 lbs
46157-T Use Case
Manufacturing PLC Configuration Backup with Imation QIC DC6250
In a high-throughput automotive assembly plant, critical PLC configurations are archived daily to the 46157-T Imation QIC DC6250 (250 MB native, 500 MB compressed). This use case ensures rapid recovery of robotics and conveyor settings after power failures or planned maintenance. Benefit: Minimizes unplanned downtime, preserves production consistency and reduces risk of costly line stoppages.
Long-Term Medical Imaging Archive for Outpatient Clinics
A community radiology practice generates up to 200 MB of ultrasound and X-ray files per day. By storing monthly image sets on the Imation QIC DC6250 tape (250 MB native, 500 MB compressed), patient records remain accessible in a secure, offline medium. Benefit: Meets HIPAA retention mandates, lowers storage costs versus disk-based systems, and enables fast retrieval of diagnostic scans.
Regulatory-Compliant Financial Records Retention
A boutique accounting firm retains transaction logs, tax filings and audit trails in 500 MB compressed increments on the 46157-T Imation QIC DC6250. This offline archive strategy protects client data from cyber threats and supports multi-year regulatory retention. Benefit: Guarantees audit-ready data integrity, reduces exposure to ransomware, and offers a low-cost, durable backup solution.
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Product Comparison Table
 46157-T |  qd6250 |  QGDCL1 |  41069-T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Cleaning Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | Other | AIT | Other |
| Tape Generation | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard | Cleaning | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage | Tape Libraries / Data Center Maintenance / Compliance Storage | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 250 MB | 250 MB | N/A | 50 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 500 MB | 500 MB | N/A | 100 GB |
| Tape Length | 205m | 307m | N/A | 315m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 0.25 MB/s | Up to 1 MB/s | N/A | Up to 5 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Up to 10 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No | N/A | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 10 Years | Up to 10 Years | N/A | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | QIC DC6250 Drives | N/A | AIT / Mammoth 8mm Drives | SLR100 drives |
| Write Compatibility | QIC DC6250 Drives | N/A | N/A | SLR100 drives only |
| Tape Color | Black | Black | Grey | Black |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Tape Libraries / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Compliance | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Imation QIC DC6250 Data Cartridge | Sony DC6250 QIC Data Cartridge | QGDCL1-Sony AME Mammoth Cleaning Tape | Imation SLR100 (41069-T) Data Cartridge |
| Height | 0.4 inches | 0.4 inches | 0.39 inches | 4.33 inches |
| Width | 4 inches | 4 inches | 3.82 inches | 4.41 inches |
| Depth | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches | 2.99 inches | 0.97 inches |
| Weight | 0.28 lbs | 0.27 lbs | 0.21 lbs | 0.44 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Nashit Ali
4
Reliable legacy media.
E
Erik Lund
5
Stable and predictable.
S
Sadia Iqbal
3
Worked without errors.
J
Jonathan Reed
4
Acceptable performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the Imation QIC DC6250 250MB tape cartridge?
The Imation QIC DC6250 is a 1/4-inch Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) tape delivering 250MB of native storage and up to 500MB compressed, ideal for reliable data backup and archiving.
What are the native and compressed capacities of the QIC DC6250?
The QIC DC6250 offers 250MB of native capacity and up to 500MB when hardware compression is enabled, ensuring efficient use of storage resources.
Which tape drives are compatible with the Imation QIC DC6250?
The DC6250 cartridge is compatible with any QIC-02 or QIC-1200–series tape drive that supports DC6000 or DC6000XE media formats.
What data transfer rates can I expect from the QIC DC6250?
The Imation QIC DC6250 supports a sustained native data transfer rate up to 65 KB/s, doubling with compression to approximately 130 KB/s.