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Re: DLT Cartridges
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John Clogg <[log in to unmask]>
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John Clogg <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 4 Sep 2003 13:21:57 -0700
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We had a rash of failed stores due to "Excessive tape errors".  We finally settled upon replacing tapes after a year.  These tapes would typically be used about once a week.  Based on published specifications and previous traffic on this list, a DLT-IV cartridge should last for at least 15,000 uses.

-----Original Message-----
From: Kim Borgman [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 1:27 PM
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Subject: Re: DLT Cartridges


define 'shorter tape life"......

one month ?  one year ?  one week ?

How do you know it no longer is a 'working' tape ?  restores fail ?  stores
fail ?

the rumor I hear is that they can be dropped and damaged a lot easier than
the others....

inquiring minds want to know ....

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