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87981-T
Verbatim QIC,DC6250, 250MB The Verbatim QIC DC6250 offers 25...
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87981-T-Verbatim QIC,DC6250, 250MB The Verbatim QIC DC6250 offers 250MB of native storage capacity and 500MB of compressed capacity for the storage of your most important data. This data tape cartridge utilizes Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) technology and is designed specifically for DC6250 tape drives. As a standard magnetic data tape, it delivers dependable performance with a tape length of 1020 feet (approximately 310 meters) and is ideal for secure backup and reliable archival of essential business and personal files.
The Verbatim QIC DC6250 features a data transfer rate of up to 250 KB/s (native), does not support WORM or encryption functions, and provides an archival life of up to 10 years. Engineered for use in enterprise backup, legacy data recovery, and cold storage environments, this cartridge is compatible with certified QIC-150 and QIC-250 drives, fitting diverse data management and compliance needs in organizations using QIC tape libraries.
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A regional bank deploys the 87981-T Verbatim QIC DC6250 (250 MB native/500 MB compressed) to archive daily transaction logs. This solution delivers tamper-resistant, off-line storage that meets stringent audit and regulatory compliance, ensures rapid tape-to-disk restores, and minimizes on-site infrastructure costs.
A midsize hospital uses Verbatim QIC DC6250 cartridges to store patient imaging metadata and diagnostic reports. With 250 MB of native capacity (500 MB compressed), the tape solution provides secure, write-once read-many media to enforce HIPAA retention policies, reduce ransomware exposure, and support fast retrieval during audits.
A manufacturing plant records PLC and SCADA logs onto 87981-T Verbatim QIC DC6250 tapes at the end of every shift. The compact 250 MB/500 MB cartridge footprint lowers operational storage costs, guarantees immutable archives for regulatory inspections, and accelerates root-cause analysis through reliable, sequential read performance.
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| 87981-T |  89710-T |  QD9250-T |  QD9120N-T |  46167-T | |
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| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | Other | Other | Other | DLT |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | 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 | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 250 MB | 2 GB | 1.25 GB | 1.2 GB | 1 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 500 MB | 4 GB | 2.5 GB | 2.4 GB | 2 GB |
| Encryption Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic |
| Archival Life | Up to 10 Years | Up to 10 Years | Up to 10 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | QIC-150, QIC-250 drives | QIC-525, QIC-150 drives | QIC-150 / QIC-525 / DC9250 compatible drives | QIC-1200 Drives / N/A | DLT 2000, DLT 2000XT drives |
| Write Compatibility | QIC-250 drives only | QIC-525 drives only | QIC-150 / QIC-525 / DC9250 compatible drives | QIC-1200 Drives / N/A | DLT 2000, DLT 2000XT drives |
| Environment | 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 | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Product Name | Verbatim QIC DC6250 Data Cartridge | 89710-T-Verbatim QIC DC9250 2.5GB Data Cartridge | Sony QIC DC9250 Data Cartridge | Sony QIC DC9120 Data Cartridge | Imation DC9200 Magnus DLT Data Cartridge 2.0GB |
| Height | 0.4 inches | 0.375 inches | 0.5 in | 0.4 in | 4.16 |
| Width | 4.0 inches | 4.25 inches | 4.0 in | 4.1 in | 4.15 |
| Depth | 2.5 inches | 6 inches | 6.0 in | 6.2 in | 1.00 |
| Weight | 0.33 lbs | 0.37 lbs | 0.6 lbs | 0.55 lbs | 0.57 |
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Verbatim QIC DC6250 tape performed reliably.
Consistent storage results.
Good quality legacy tape.
Adequate for small backups.
Met requirements.
The Verbatim QIC DC6250 offers 250 MB of native storage capacity for reliable data backup and archiving.
With 2:1 hardware compression, the Verbatim QIC DC6250 delivers up to 500 MB of compressed storage capacity.
The Verbatim QIC DC6250 cartridge is compatible with all QIC-80, QIC-120, QIC-150 and DC6250-format tape drives supporting 250 MB cartridges.
The Verbatim QIC DC6250 supports a native data transfer rate of up to 600 KB/s and up to 1.2 MB/s with compression enabled.
The Verbatim QIC DC6250 cartridge measures 102 mm × 64 mm × 12.5 mm and weighs approximately 50 g for easy handling.
Operate the Verbatim QIC DC6250 between 10 °C and 50 °C; store it at 5 °C to 35 °C with 20–80% relative humidity.
Insert the Verbatim QIC DC6250 cartridge label-side up until it locks, then initialize it using your backup software.
Yes, the Verbatim QIC DC6250 is fully reusable and supports over 1,000 read/write cycles under normal conditions.
The Verbatim QIC DC6250 uses hardware-based 2:1 data compression in full compliance with QIC standards.
The Verbatim QIC DC6250 supports NTFS, FAT32, ext3, ext4, HFS+ and UFS when used with compatible tape backup software.
No, the Verbatim QIC DC6250 does not include hardware encryption; secure your backups with third-party encryption software.
When stored under recommended conditions, the Verbatim QIC DC6250 maintains data integrity for up to 10 years.
Verbatim provides a limited lifetime warranty on the QIC DC6250 against manufacturing defects.
The Verbatim QIC DC6250 cartridge requires no special cleaning; follow your drive manufacturer’s head-cleaning schedule.
If you encounter errors, clean the tape drive heads, update firmware, and verify tape alignment using drive diagnostics.
Purchase genuine Verbatim QIC DC6250 250 MB tapes from authorized Verbatim resellers, major e-commerce platforms, or the official Verbatim website.
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