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Imation QIC,DC6250,250MB The Imation QIC DC6250 offers 250MB...
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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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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.
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.
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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| 46157-T |  qd6250 |  QGDCL1 |  41069-T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Cleaning Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | Other | AIT | Other |
| 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 |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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.
The QIC DC6250 offers 250MB of native capacity and up to 500MB when hardware compression is enabled, ensuring efficient use of storage resources.
The DC6250 cartridge is compatible with any QIC-02 or QIC-1200–series tape drive that supports DC6000 or DC6000XE media formats.
The Imation QIC DC6250 supports a sustained native data transfer rate up to 65 KB/s, doubling with compression to approximately 130 KB/s.
Manufactured to stringent quality standards, the DC6250 offers a mean time between failures (MTBF) over 250,000 hours and a tape life of 10,000 passes.
Stored under recommended conditions (16–25 °C, 20–50% RH), the Imation QIC DC6250 provides a shelf life of up to 10 years.
Yes, the DC6250 cartridges support multiple rewrite cycles—up to 10,000 passes—making them reusable for ongoing backup tasks.
Yes, the Imation QIC DC6250 leverages hardware compression in compatible drives to double native capacity from 250MB to 500MB.
Popular applications like Backup Exec, NetVault, Arcserve, and open-source tools such as Amanda fully support backup and restore on QIC DC6250 media.
Store cartridges vertically in their cases, away from magnets, direct sunlight, and extreme temperatures; handle only by the edges to avoid contamination.
Optimal storage and operating conditions are 16–25 °C ambient temperature and 20–50% relative humidity, avoiding rapid fluctuations.
Use a compatible QIC cleaning cartridge after every 40 hours of operation or whenever the drive’s cleaning indicator lights to maintain performance.
Run a verify or checksum operation in your backup software after writing data; reputable tools will report errors and confirm data integrity.
Imation provides a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects for the DC6250 cartridge under normal use and storage conditions.
Authorized resellers, major online retailers, and Imation’s official website offer genuine QIC DC6250 cartridges with full warranty coverage.
Yes, with a 10-year shelf life and robust tape durability, the DC6250 is ideal for secure, long-term data archiving and regulatory compliance.
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