M-DAT72 Sun DDS-5 36 GB Native/72 GB

M‑DAT72 Specifications

Sun / Generic DAT72 (DDS‑5) 4 mm Data Tape Cartridge

Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems (or compatible media maker)
Manufacturer Model: M‑DAT72
Product Line: DAT72 / DDS‑5 Tape Media
Product Series: 4 mm DAT (DDS‑5)
Product Type: Data Storage Tape Cartridge
Product Name: Sun 4 mm DAT72 (36 GB/72 GB) Tape Cartridge

KEY FEATURES:
Native Storage Capacity: 36 GB
Compressed Storage Capacity: Up to 72 GB (2:1 compression)
Tape Technology: DDS‑5 / DAT72 4 mm magnetic tape
Media Type: Data storage cartridge for tape backup
Compatibility: Compatible with DAT72 and DDS‑5 4 mm tape drives

PERFORMANCE:
Typical Data Transfer Rate (Native): ~3 MB/s
Compressed Data Transfer Rate: ~6 MB/s
Sequential Access: Linear magnetic tape recording
Usage: Designed for backup, restore, and archival tasks

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Engineered for repeated read/write cycles in enterprise and server environments
Magnetic media built for reliability and long‑term data retention

PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: 4 mm DAT72 cartridge
Typical Tape Length: ~170 m (standard DAT72 length)
Tape Width: 4 mm
Typical Dimensions: ~73 mm × 54 mm × 10.5 mm (standard 4 mm cartridge)
Weight: ~0.09 kg (typical)