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AIT-5 Cleaning cartridge

Cleaning cartridge for AIT-5 drives - Automatically detects head conditions to implement a specific cleaning cycle under an optimum setting.

	SDX5-CL
Tape Width (mm)	8
Tape Thickness (µm)	6.1
Number of Cleaning Times	Average 80 times
Usable Drives	AIT-5 drive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 41~113(5~45)/20~80 * Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 41~90(5~32)/20~60 * Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :-40~113(-40~45)/5~80 *

* Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

AIT-4 Cleaning cartridge

Cleaning cartridge for AIT-4 drives - Automatically detects head conditions to implement a specific cleaning cycle under an optimum setting.

	SDX4-CLL
Tape Width (mm)	8
Tape Thickness (µm)	6.1
Number of Cleaning Times	Average 50 times
Usable Drives	AIT-4 drive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 41~113(5~45)/20~80 * Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 41~90(5~32)/20~60 * Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :-40~113(-40~45)/5~80 *

* Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

AIT-3Ex Cleaning cartridge

Cleaning cartridge for IT-3Ex drives - Automatically detects head conditions to implement a specific cleaning cycle under an optimum setting.

	SDX3X-CL
Tape Width (mm)	8
Tape Thickness (µm)	6.1
Number of Cleaning Times	Average 80 times
Usable Drives	AIT-3Ex drive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 41~113(5~45)/20~80 * Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 41~90(5~32)/20~60 * Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :-40~113(-40~45)/5~80 *

* Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

AIT-3/-2 /-1/Turbo cleaning cartridge

This cleaning cartridge is designed exclusively for AIT-1, AT-2, AIT-3, AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo, and AIT-2 Turbo drives. The AIT drives come with a self-cleaning mechanism and thus do not require frequent cleaning. Use this cartridge when the drive's cleaning lamp is lit.

	SDX1-CL
Tape Width (mm)	8
Tape Thickness (µm)	7.5
Number of Cleaning Times	Approx 60 times (AIT-1 drive, AIT-2 dirve, AIT-E Turbo drive, AIT-1 Turbo drive) Approx 55 times (AIT-2 Turbo drive , AIT-3 drive)
Usable Drives	AIT-1, AIT-2, AIT-3, AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-2 Turbo drives
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 41~113(5~45)/20~80 * Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 41~90(5~32)/20~60 * Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :-40~113(-40~45)/5~80 *

* Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

DDS and DAT72 Cleaning cartridge

This cleaning cartridge can be used in all DDS and DAT72 drives. The tape thickness has been reduced and the head wear minimized to make it particularly well-suited for the DDS3, DDS4, and DAT72 drives and enable it to provide the best head-cleaning performance possible. It will provide approximately 50 cleanings (depending on the drive). Sony recommends its use every 25 hours, although the actual cleaning frequency will vary depending on the operating environment.

	DGD15CL
Tape Width (mm)	3.8
Tape Thickness (µm)	7.0
Number of Cleaning Times	Approx. 50 times
Usable Drives	All DDS drive, DAT72 drive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 59~131(15~55)/10~80 * Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :41~90(5~32)/20~60 * Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :-40~113(-40~45)/5~80 *

* Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

DLT Cleaning cartridge

The DLT Cleaning cartridge III can be used with all DLT drives. Use this tape as necessary or when the Use Cleaning Tape lamp of the drive is lit. It will provide approximately 20 cleanings.

* DLT drives: DLT2000, DLT2000XT, DLT4000, DLT7000, and DLT8000
(This tape cannot be used with the DLT VS80 drive.)

	DL3CL
Tape Width (mm)	12.65
Tape Thickness (µm)	8.9
Minimum Tape Length (m)	365
Number of Cleaning Times	Approx. 20times
Usable Drives	DLTdrive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 50~104(10~40)/20~80 * Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 60~90(16~32)/20~80 * Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :-9~118(-23~48)/5~80 *

* Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

DLT VS160/DLT-V4 Cleaning cartridge

The DLT VS160 cleaning cartridge is designed for use with DLT VS160 drives and DLT-V4 drives. Use this tape as necessary, when the Use Cleaning Tape lamp of the drive is lit, or when a cleaning message appears during the use of backup software. It will provide approximately 20 cleanings.

* This tape cannot be used with the DLT IV and DLT VS80 drives.

Note: Packagings of those 2 products above are different from each other, but the cartridges/tapes inside of those packagings are just the same, and both products are available with DLTVS160 drives/ DLT-V4 drives.

	DLTVS1-CL
Tape Width (mm)	12.65
Tape Thickness (µm)	8.9
Number of Cleaning Times	Approx. 20times
Usable Drives	DLT VS160 drive / DLT-V4 drive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 50~104(10~40)/20~80 * Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 61~90(16~32)/20~80 * Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :-9~118(-23~48)/5~80 *

* Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

SDLT Cleaning cartridge

The SDLT cleaning cartridge is designed for use with SDLT drives. Use this tape as necessary, when the Use Cleaning Tape lamp of the drive is lit, or when a cleaning message appears during the use of backup software. It will provide approximately 20 cleanings.

* SDLT drives: SDLT220 and SDLT320

	SDLT-CL
Tape Width (mm)	12.65
Tape Thickness (µm)	8.9
Number of Cleaning Times	Approx. 20times
Usable Drives	SDLTdrive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 50~104(10~40)/20~80 * Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 61~90(16~32)/20~80 * Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :-9~118(-23~48)/5~80 *

* Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

LTO Cleaning cartridge

Ultrium LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge.
This cleaning tape can be used in LTO drives and auto loaders with UCC-compatible firmware installed.

	LTX-CL
Tape Width (mm)	12.65
Tape Thickness (µm)	8.9
Tape Long (m)	319
Number of Cleaning Times	Approx. 50 times ( drive dependent )
Usable Drives	All Ultrium drive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 50~113(10~45)/20~80 * Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 61~90(16~32)/20~80 * Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :-9~120(-23~49)/5~80 *

* Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

SAIT-1 Cleaning Cartridge

	SAIT1-CL
Tape Width (mm)	12.65
Tape Thickness (µm)	7.0
Number of Cleaning Times	Approx. 50 times *1
Usable Drives	SAIT-1 drive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions :5~45°C/20~80%RH 2 Storage Conditions:16~32°C/20~60%RH 2 Transportation Conditions :-23~48°C/5~80%RH *2

*1 The actual number of cleaning cycles depends on the usage conditions.

*2 Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

SAIT-2 Cleaning Cartridge

	SAIT2-CL
Tape Width (mm)	12.65
Tape Thickness (µm)	7.0
Number of Cleaning Times	Approx. 50 times *1
Usable Drives	SAIT-2 drive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions :5~45°C/20~80%RH 2 Storage Conditions:16~32°C/20~60%RH 2 Transportation Conditions :-23~48°C/5~80%RH *2

*1 The actual number of cleaning cycles depends on the usage conditions.

*2 Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

D8 Cleaning cartridge

This cleaning tape is designed for use with D8 drives. It has been approved by Exabyte, the manufacturer that developed the D8. It will provide approximately 18 cleanings. Sony recommends its use every 72 hours or once a month, although the actual cleaning frequency will vary depending on the operating environment.

* This tape is designed exclusively for use with D8 drives and cannot be used with the Mammoth or VXA drives.

	QGD8CL
Tape Width (mm)	8
Tape Thickness (µm)	7.8
Number of Cleaning Times	Approx. 18 times
Usable Drives	All D8 Drive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :41~113 (5~45)/20~80 * Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :41~90 (5~32)/20~60 * Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :-40~113(-40~45)/5~80 *

* Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

Mammoth Cleaning cartridge

This cleaning cartridge is designed for use with the Mammoth drive. It has been approved by Exabyte, the manufacturer that developed the Mammoth format. It will provide approximately 18 cleanings. Sony recommends its use every 72 hours or once a month, although the actual cleaning frequency will vary depending on the operating environment.

* This tape is designed exclusively for use with the Mammoth drive and cannot be used with D8 or VXA drives.

	QGD-CL1
Tape Width (mm)	8
Tape Thickness (µm)	7.8
Number of Cleaning Times	Approx. 18 times
Usable Drives	All Mammoth drive
Environmental Requirements	Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 41~113(5~45)/10~88 * Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :41~90(5~32)/20~60 * Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) :-40~113(-40~45)/5~80 *

* Maximum wet bulb temperature : No condensation at 79°F (26°C).

DTF-1/-2 Cleaning cartridge

GW-90CL (S size)
GW-90LCL (L size)
This cleaning cartridge is designed for DTF drive.

GW2-340LCL
This cleaning cartridge designed specifically for DTF2 drive and this is corresponded by the firmware from ver 1.45.