> "DLTape IV - Shelf Life 30 years. Usage: 1,000,000 passes."

which should equate to approx. to 15,000 uses (DLT is multi-track tape don't
forget)

Kev

> -----Original Message-----
> From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of [log in to unmask]
> Sent: 14/01/2000 21:51
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Lifespan of the DTL7000 tape media
>
>
> >I'm revamping the backup/recovery strategy for our site, and I'm
> >wondering if someone knows what the max. recommended usage
> or life span
> >is for a DLT7000 tape.
>
> The following is from our DLT8000 manual, but since it applies to
> the tape, it should also hold for DLT7000:
>
> "DLTape IV - Shelf Life 30 years. Usage: 1,000,000 passes."
>
> Regards,
>
>
> M.
>



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