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Sony QIC, 1.2GB The Sony QIC DC9120 makes the storage of you...
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- Sony QIC, 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-T Overview
QD9120N-T-Sony QIC, 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 QIC (Quarter-Inch Cartridge) DC9120 data tape is designed to meet rigorous backup and archiving needs. The tape utilizes high-quality magnetic media technology to ensure data integrity, making it a trusted choice for enterprise-grade backup, long-term archiving, and regulatory compliance.
The QD9120N-T-Sony QIC tape delivers reliable data transfer speeds of up to 1.5 MB/s (native) and supports a tape length of 450 feet. As a standard, rewritable cartridge type, it does not offer WORM or hardware encryption capabilities. With an archival life of up to 30 years, the Sony QIC DC9120 is ideal for organizations seeking dependable cold storage and compliance-driven backup solutions in environments such as data centers and offsite backup locations.
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QD9120N-T 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
- 450 ft
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 1.5 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- Up to 3.0 MB/s
- Encryption Support
- No
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic / Rewritable
- Archival Life
- Up to 30 Years
- Read Compatibility
- QIC-1200 Drives / N/A
- Write Compatibility
- QIC-1200 Drives / N/A
- Tape Color
- N/A
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- N/A
- Product Name
- Sony QIC DC9120 Data Cartridge
- Height
- 0.4 in
- Width
- 4.1 in
- Depth
- 6.2 in
- Weight
- 0.55 lbs
QD9120N-T Use Case
Financial Data Archival for Community Banks
In a regulated banking environment, a community bank leverages QD9120N-T-Sony QIC, 1.2GB cartridges to automate nightly backups of core transaction databases. Each tape delivers 1.2 GB native (2.4 GB compressed) capacity, ensuring PCI-compliant retention and enabling full data restoration in under 15 minutes. The outcome: auditable records, minimized downtime, and confidence in rapid disaster recovery.
Long-Term Medical Imaging Archive in Healthcare IT
A hospital radiology department integrates QD9120N-T-Sony QIC, 1.2GB media into its PACS workflow to store MRI and CT scan archives. With 2.4 GB compressed capacity per tape and robust error correction, the solution meets HIPAA retention mandates and preserves image integrity over decades. The benefit: secure, cost-effective off-site storage that guarantees patient data availability and regulatory compliance.
SCADA Log Retention for Manufacturing Plants
An automotive assembly plant employs QD9120N-T-Sony QIC, 1.2GB cartridges to capture daily SCADA system logs and PLC configurations. By compressing up to 2.4 GB per tape and using automated tape libraries, the facility achieves fault-tolerant storage of historical process data. The result: accelerated root-cause analysis, reduced production downtime, and strengthened quality-assurance traceability.
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Product Comparison Table
 QD9120N-T |  QD9250-T |  46167-T |  87981-T |  10068-T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | Other | DLT | Other | QIC |
| Tape Generation | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | QIC-DC9250 |
| 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 / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 1.2 GB | 1.25 GB | 1 GB | 250 MB | 1.25 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 2.4 GB | 2.5 GB | 2 GB | 500 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Tape Length | 450 ft | 307m | N/A | N/A | 307m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 1.5 MB/s | Up to 1 MB/s | Up to 1.5 MB/s | N/A | Up to 0.61 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 3.0 MB/s | N/A | Up to 3.0 MB/s | N/A | Up to 1.22 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 10 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 10 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | QIC-1200 Drives / N/A | QIC-150 / QIC-525 / DC9250 compatible drives | DLT 2000, DLT 2000XT drives | QIC-150, QIC-250 drives | QIC-150/250/525 compatible drives |
| Write Compatibility | QIC-1200 Drives / N/A | QIC-150 / QIC-525 / DC9250 compatible drives | DLT 2000, DLT 2000XT drives | QIC-250 drives only | QIC-DC9250 compatible drives |
| Tape Color | N/A | Black | N/A | N/A | Black |
| 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 | Sony QIC DC9120 Data Cartridge | Sony QIC DC9250 Data Cartridge | Imation DC9200 Magnus DLT Data Cartridge 2.0GB | Verbatim QIC DC6250 Data Cartridge | Tandberg QIC DC9250 Data Cartridge |
| Height | 0.4 in | 0.5 in | 4.16 | 0.4 inches | 0.4 inches |
| Width | 4.1 in | 4.0 in | 4.15 | 4.0 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Depth | 6.2 in | 6.0 in | 1.00 | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Weight | 0.55 lbs | 0.6 lbs | 0.57 | 0.33 lbs | 0.25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Anum Bashir
4
Good compatibility.
S
Stefan Rossi
5
Stable legacy backup.
U
Usman Rafi
3
No data loss.
D
Diane Cooper
4
Adequate solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the Sony QIC QD9120N-T cartridge?
The Sony QIC QD9120N-T cartridge offers 1.2 GB of native capacity and up to 2.4 GB with 2:1 hardware compression.
Which tape format does the Sony QIC QD9120N-T use?
The Sony QIC QD9120N-T uses the QIC DC9120 tape format for reliable magnetic data storage.
Is the QD9120N-T compatible with all QIC DC9120 tape drives?
Yes, the QD9120N-T is fully compatible with any tape drive that supports the QIC DC9120 format.
What kind of data transfer speeds can I expect with the QD9120N-T?
Typical data transfer rates reach up to 600 KB/s native and 1.2 MB/s compressed under optimal conditions.