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DTF

Model Name : GW-240S GW-730L GW2-60GS GW2-200GL

 

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Main Features

Sony DTF (Digital Tape Format) combines 1/2 Inch technology with metal particle tape.

Cleaning Cartridge

The DTF digital data cartridge the international ISO/IEC 15731 standard format for use in 1/2-inch DTF (Digital Tape Format) drives.

Trusted metal tape technology

Metal tape technology first earned its reputation for superior reliability at broadcast stations around the world. This technology has been applied to DTF to provide unparalleled speed and capacity.

DTF2:Vast capacity, astounding transfer rate

Sony's GW2-200GL cartridge has a native capagcity of 200GB, while the GW2-60GS holds 60GB. Transfer rate attains an ultra-high 24MB/s using a Sony GY-8240 drive. With ALDC (adaptive lossless data compression), average capacity is 518GB or more.

The best choice for long-term data storage

The GW tape utilizes Sony's unique HDA (High Density Alloy) magnetic particles. Combined with an extremely fine and uniform surface protective layer, HDA enhances the DTF's archival characteristics.

Ultra-fine metal magnetic particles

High-density packing of ultra-fine magnetic particles and a special calendering (compression and heat-added) treatment are brought together to produce a remarkably smooth surface, resulting in tapes with high output and a low error rate.

High durability even with repeated use

A high-performance lubricant protects the tape's surface, controls the friction index and maintains optimum tape-to-head contact. The strength of the magnetic layer is also enhanced through cross-linkage to the binder. New production technology permits minimal tape shrinkage, reduces tape deformation over time, and allows for long term, precise stable tracking. Even with repeated use, the error rate remains low.

Main specifications

  GW-240S GW-730L GW2-60GS GW2-200GL
Magnetic Material Metal
Recording Capacity 12GB 42GB 60GB 200GB
Residual Magnetic Flux Density (mT) 260 370
Coercive Force (kA/m) 125 185
Breaking Tensil Strength (N) 24 46
Yield Strength (N) 40 18
Electric Resistivity (Ω/sq) Magnetic Coating 5x1010 6x1010
Electric Resistivity (Ω/sq) Back Coating 5x104 5x105
Tape Thickness (µm) 14.0 10.8
Tape Length (m) 241.0 732.0 290.0 890.0
External Dimensions (mm) 156x96x25 254x145x25 156x96x25 254x145x25
Weight (g) 308 780 308 753
Environmental Requirements Operation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 4~131 (5~45);20~80 *2
Storage Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : 41~90 (5~32);20~60 *2
Transportation Conditions (°F(°C);%RH) : -40~113 (-40~45);5~80 *2

*1 Values are drive dependent.

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

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