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Tandberg 5.25 Inch Dry Process SLR Cleaning Cartridge
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5678-2 Overview
5678-2-Tandberg 5.25 Inch Dry Process SLR Cleaning Cartridge is a specialized cleaning cartridge designed for Tandberg SLR (Scalable Linear Recording) tape drives. This cartridge uses a dry cleaning process and is compatible with SLR tape drive platforms, including SLR24, SLR32, SLR50, SLR60, SLR100, and SLR140 models. It is intended for cleaning rather than data storage, so it does not provide native or compressed capacity and is not used for backup, archiving, or data transfer purposes.
As a cleaning cartridge, it does not support WORM, encryption, or data transfer functionalities. The cartridge is classified under the “Cleaning” type and provides an effective cleaning solution to ensure optimal performance of SLR tape drives. With an estimated archival life of up to 50 uses, the 5678-2-Tandberg cleaning cartridge is essential for routine maintenance in enterprise backup systems, tape libraries, and data centers, helping to reduce drive read/write errors and extend the operational life of critical tape hardware.
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5678-2 Specifications
- Product Type
- Cleaning Cartridge
- Tape Format
- Other
- Tape Generation
- N/A
- Cartridge Type
- Cleaning
- Use Case
- Tape Libraries
- Native Capacity
- N/A
- Compressed Capacity
- N/A
- Tape Length
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- N/A
- Encryption Support
- N/A
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- N/A
- Archival Life
- Up to 50 Uses
- Read Compatibility
- Tandberg SLR Drives (SLR24, SLR32, SLR50, SLR60, SLR100, SLR140)
- Write Compatibility
- N/A
- Tape Color
- Grey
- Environment
- Data Center
- Compliance
- N/A
- Product Name
- 5678-2-Tandberg 5.25 Inch Dry Process SLR Cleaning Cartridge
- Height
- 0.9 inches
- Width
- 4.0 inches
- Depth
- 5.25 inches
- Weight
- 0.33 lbs
5678-2 Use Case
Enterprise Data Center Preventive Maintenance
In a large-scale financial services data center deploying Tandberg LTO tape libraries, the 5678-2-Tandberg 5.25 Inch Dry Process SLR Cleaning Cartridge is scheduled every 500 tape operations to remove dust and debris from SLR read/write heads. This systematic preventive maintenance reduces unplanned downtime by 30%, maximizes drive lifespan, and ensures consistent backup performance critical for meeting SLAs and regulatory compliance.
Offsite Disaster Recovery Tape Cleaning
A global manufacturing firm’s remote DR site uses legacy SLR tape drives for periodic backups. Technicians perform on-demand cleaning with the 5678-2-Tandberg cartridge before each monthly restore test, eliminating read errors and reducing tape retry rates by 45%. The result is reliable offsite data restores and validated business continuity readiness under ISO 22301 guidelines.
Long-Term Archival Compliance in Media Vaults
A national broadcasting network maintains a 20-year archive of SLR master tapes in a secure media vault. By incorporating the 5678-2-Tandberg Dry Process Cleaning Cartridge into quarterly maintenance protocols, the operations team achieves error-free readouts and extends cartridge retention life. This practice supports compliance with broadcast retention mandates and preserves high-fidelity content for future reuse.
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Product Comparison Table
 5678-2 |  94120-T |  CLM200-10PK-T |  9W084-T |  183800-T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Cleaning Cartridge | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | SDLT | LTO | LTO | LTO |
| Tape Generation | N/A | Super DLT1 | LTO-1 | LTO-1 | LTO-1 |
| Cartridge Type | Cleaning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | 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 | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | N/A | 160 GB | 100 GB | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | N/A | 320 GB | 200 GB | 200 GB | 200 GB |
| Tape Length | N/A | 563m | 609m | 609m | 609m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | N/A | Up to 16 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | N/A | Up to 32 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | N/A | No | No | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | N/A | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 50 Uses | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | Tandberg SLR Drives (SLR24, SLR32, SLR50, SLR60, SLR100, SLR140) | Super DLT1, Super DLT220, Super DLT600 drives | LTO-1 drives | LTO-1 drives | LTO-1 drives |
| Write Compatibility | N/A | Super DLT1 drives only | LTO-1 drives only | LTO-1 drives only | LTO-1 drives only |
| Tape Color | Grey | Grey | Black | Blue | Black |
| Environment | Data Center | 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 | N/A | RoHS | N/A | N/A | RoHS / CE |
| Product Name | 5678-2-Tandberg 5.25 Inch Dry Process SLR Cleaning Cartridge | 94120-T-Verbatim Super DLT1 (SDLT),160/320GB # 94120 | CLM200-10PK-T-Certance LTO-1, 100/200GB - 10 Pack | 9W084-T-Dell Ultrium LTO-1 Data Tape Cartridge (100/200) GB 09W084 | 183800-T-Maxell LTO1 183800 (100GB/200GB) |
| Height | 0.9 inches | 4.4 inches | 0.96 in | 0.98 inches | 0.98 inches |
| Width | 4.0 inches | 4.4 inches | 4.15 in | 4.02 inches | 4.02 inches |
| Depth | 5.25 inches | 1.0 inches | 4.02 in | 4.15 inches | 4.15 inches |
| Weight | 0.33 lbs | 0.6 lbs | 0.62 lbs | 0.57 lbs | 0.62 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Farzana Ilyas
4
Effective maintenance solution.
E
Erik Lund
5
Easy to use.
I
Imtiaz Ahmed
3
Good quality cleaning media.
J
Janice Moore
4
Works as expected.
Questions & Answers
What is the Tandberg 5.25 Inch Dry Process SLR Cleaning Cartridge?
The Tandberg 5.25 Inch Dry Process SLR Cleaning Cartridge (SKU 5678-2) is a dry cleaning tape designed to remove dust and debris from 5.25\" SLR tape drive heads, rollers, and guides without liquids.
How does the dry process cleaning cartridge work?
The dry process cartridge uses a low-lint cleaning medium that absorbs and traps particles as the drive winds the tape, ensuring thorough head and path cleaning without wet residues.
Why should I use this cartridge instead of a wet cleaning tape?
Dry cleaning cartridges eliminate moisture-related risks, reduce downtime, and extend drive life by gently removing contaminants without solvents, making maintenance faster and safer than wet tapes.
How often should I clean my SLR tape drives?
For optimal performance, clean your SLR tape drive every 15–20 hours of operation or immediately after encountering read/write errors to maintain signal integrity and prevent data loss.