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- 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.
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87981-T Overview
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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87981-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
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- N/A
- Encryption Support
- No
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic
- Archival Life
- Up to 10 Years
- Read Compatibility
- QIC-150, QIC-250 drives
- Write Compatibility
- QIC-250 drives only
- Tape Color
- N/A
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- N/A
- Product Name
- Verbatim QIC DC6250 Data Cartridge
- Height
- 0.4 inches
- Width
- 4.0 inches
- Depth
- 2.5 inches
- Weight
- 0.33 lbs
87981-T Use Case
Secure Financial Transaction Log Backup with Verbatim QIC DC6250
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.
Healthcare Imaging Data Archival for HIPAA Compliance
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.
Industrial Control System Log Retention in Manufacturing
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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Product Comparison Table
 87981-T |  89710-T |  QD9250-T |  QD9120N-T |  46167-T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | Other | Other | Other | DLT |
| Tape Generation | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
| Tape Length | N/A | 307m | 307m | 450 ft | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | N/A | N/A | Up to 1 MB/s | Up to 1.5 MB/s | Up to 1.5 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Up to 3.0 MB/s | Up to 3.0 MB/s |
| 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 |
| Tape Color | N/A | Black | Black | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
| Compliance | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bushra Khan
4
Consistent storage results.
A
Armin Becker
5
Good quality legacy tape.
Z
Zahid Ali
3
Adequate for small backups.
K
Karen Miles
4
Met requirements.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the Verbatim QIC DC6250 250MB tape?
The Verbatim QIC DC6250 offers 250 MB of native storage capacity for reliable data backup and archiving.
What is the maximum compressed capacity of the Verbatim QIC DC6250?
With 2:1 hardware compression, the Verbatim QIC DC6250 delivers up to 500 MB of compressed storage capacity.
Which tape drives are compatible with the Verbatim QIC DC6250 cartridge?
The Verbatim QIC DC6250 cartridge is compatible with all QIC-80, QIC-120, QIC-150 and DC6250-format tape drives supporting 250 MB cartridges.
What data transfer rate does the Verbatim QIC DC6250 support?
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.