WorldwideData Tape 9940 Robust Storage
Engineered for exceptional reliability, 9940 Data Tape delivers high-performance storage for enterprise data archiving, ensuring seamless scalability, robust security, and optimal operational efficiency across diverse IT environments.
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What is 9940 Data Tape?
The 9940 Data Tape is a high-capacity, quarter-inch magnetic cartridge designed for enterprise backup and archival, offering up to 800 GB native (2 TB compressed) storage on a durable, long-life medium.
What storage capacity does 9940 Data Tape offer?
Each 9940 cartridge holds 800 GB of native data and up to 2 TB compressed, leveraging a 2.5:1 hardware compression ratio for efficient backup and long-term retention.
Which tape drives support 9940 Data Tape?
9940 Data Tape is fully compatible with IBM 9940 tape drives and libraries, including models TS1150, TS1160, TS1170, and TS1190, ensuring seamless integration into existing tape infrastructures.
What is the archival life expectancy of 9940 cartridges?
9940 Data Tapes are rated for an archival life of 30 years or more when stored under recommended temperature (16–25 °C) and humidity (20–50% RH) conditions.