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Sony QIC DC9120, 1.2GB The Sony QIC DC9120 makes the storage...
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- Sony QIC DC9120, 1.2GB The Sony QIC DC9120 makes the storage of your most important data both easy and secure. Featuring 1.2GB of native capacity and 2.4GB of compressed capacity
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QD9120N Overview
QD9120N-Sony QIC DC9120, 1.2GB. The Sony QIC DC9120 makes the storage of your most important data both easy and secure. Featuring 1.2GB of native capacity and 2.4GB of compressed capacity, this data cartridge uses Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) technology to deliver reliable data retention and preservation. The QIC DC9120 is well-known for its stable magnetic media, offering a tape length of 307 meters and a transfer rate of up to 610 KB/s natively, making it a robust solution for legacy data backup environments.
This standard data cartridge does not support WORM or encryption, but it is built for long-term digital archiving, enterprise backup, and regulatory compliance. With an archival life of up to 30 years and compatibility with QIC drives supporting DC9120 formats, the QD9120N-Sony QIC DC9120 ensures your critical data remains accessible and protected for decades in data centers and offsite backup storage.
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QD9120N Specifications
- Product Type
- Data Tape
- Tape Format
- Other
- Tape Generation
- N/A
- Cartridge Type
- Standard
- Use Case
- Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage
- Native Capacity
- 1.2 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 2.4 GB
- Tape Length
- 307m
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 0.610 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- N/A
- Encryption Support
- No
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic
- Archival Life
- Up to 30 Years
- Read Compatibility
- QIC drives supporting DC9120
- Write Compatibility
- QIC drives supporting DC9120
- Tape Color
- N/A
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- N/A
- Product Name
- QD9120N-Sony QIC DC9120, 1.2GB
- Height
- 0.39 inches
- Width
- 4.06 inches
- Depth
- 2.50 inches
- Weight
- 0.33 lbs
QD9120N Use Case
Reliable SMB Financial Data Backup with QD9120N–Sony QIC DC9120
Scenario: A mid-sized accounting firm deploys the QD9120N–Sony QIC DC9120 to perform daily incremental and weekly full backups of its financial ledgers, ERP databases, and client records. Outcome: Ensures 1.2 GB native (2.4 GB compressed) secure on-premises storage, reduces tape counts by up to 50%, supports regulatory audit compliance, and lowers total cost of ownership through high-density backup media.
HIPAA-Compliant Medical Imaging Archive with QD9120N–Sony QIC DC9120
Scenario: A hospital radiology department uses the QD9120N–Sony QIC DC9120 to offload daily CT, MRI, and X-ray scans from PACS servers into an on-site tape library. Outcome: Delivers tamper-resistant long-term retention that meets HIPAA and HITECH requirements, leverages 2× compression for maximum capacity, streamlines offsite rotation workflows, and guarantees data integrity for medico-legal audits.
Disaster Recovery for Manufacturing Control Systems with QD9120N–Sony QIC DC9120
Scenario: A manufacturing plant integrates the QD9120N–Sony QIC DC9120 into its backup regimen to archive PLC program versions, SCADA logs, and machine-configuration files. Outcome: Enables rapid restoration of critical control-system data, minimizes unplanned downtime, provides a portable offsite backup solution, and ensures continuous production with reliable 1.2 GB native (2.4 GB compressed) tape storage.
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Product Comparison Table
 QD9120N |  46156-T |  10067-T |  21F8730 |  10066-T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | QIC | Other | QIC | QIC |
| Tape Generation | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | QIC-150 |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage | 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 |
| Native Capacity | 1.2 GB | 525 MB | 1 GB | 1.2 GB | 525 MB |
| Compressed Capacity | 2.4 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB | 2.4 GB | 1.0 GB |
| Tape Length | 307m | 610ft | N/A | 307m | 187.45m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 0.610 MB/s | Up to 1 MB/s | N/A | Up to 1.5 MB/s | Up to 0.183 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | N/A | Up to 2 MB/s | N/A | Up to 3.0 MB/s | Up to 0.366 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 10 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | QIC drives supporting DC9120 | QIC-525 compatible tape drives | QIC-1000 drives | QIC drives supporting DC9120 | QIC-150 drives |
| Write Compatibility | QIC drives supporting DC9120 | QIC-525 compatible tape drives | QIC-1000 drives | QIC drives supporting DC9120 | QIC-150 drives |
| Tape Color | N/A | Black | N/A | Black | Black |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / 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 | QD9120N-Sony QIC DC9120, 1.2GB | Imation QIC DC6525 Data Cartridge, 525MB, P/N 46156 | Tandberg DC9120 QIC-1000 Magnus 1.2 | 21F8730-IBM QIC DC9120 1.2GB Data Cartridge | Tandberg DC6525 QIC-150 Data Cartridge |
| Height | 0.39 inches | 0.65 | 0.4 | 0.39 inches | 0.63 |
| Width | 4.06 inches | 4.08 | 4.09 | 4.08 inches | 4.09 |
| Depth | 2.50 inches | 2.5 | 2.38 | 2.5 inches | 2.5 |
| Weight | 0.33 lbs | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.37 lbs | 0.33 |
Reviews & Ratings
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Ayesha Rauf
4
Good compatibility with older drives.
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Rene Dupuis
5
Stable read write cycles.
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Noman Arif
3
Reliable legacy media.
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Susan Blake
4
Satisfied overall.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of Sony QIC DC9120?
The Sony QIC DC9120 cartridge provides 1.2 GB of native storage and up to 2.4 GB of hardware-compressed capacity (2:1 ratio).
What compression ratio does the QIC DC9120 support?
The QIC DC9120 uses a 2:1 hardware compression algorithm, effectively doubling its native 1.2 GB to a compressed 2.4 GB capacity.
Which tape drives are compatible with Sony QIC DC9120?
Sony QIC DC9120 cartridges are compatible with QIC-80, QIC-150, QIC-3010 and QIC-02 SCSI tape drives that support 1.2 GB media.
Which operating systems support the Sony QIC DC9120?
The Sony QIC DC9120 works with Windows, Linux and macOS systems that have QIC SCSI drivers installed and supported backup software.