I think it was 140MB at 6250BPI.

John Zoltak
North American Mfg Co

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Donna Garverick [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 1998 2:19 PM
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> Subject:      [HP3000-L] tape capacity
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> i guess this is an oldie but a goodie sorta question...
>
> how much information can a 2400' reel (yes, reel) of tape
> contain -- in theory.  i guess, perhaps, the better question
> is -- does anyone remember the equation for calculating
> this?       - d
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