Differences Between CompacTape I, II, III

From: Jerome Fine <jhfine_at_idirect.com>
Date: Fri Oct 22 16:47:05 1999

Does anyone know what are the magnetic strength of the
different media inside DLT type tapes? I am trying to
understand what are the differences between a
CompacTape
CompacTape II
CompacTape III also know as a DLT tape
I can see any physical difference except for the
color of the name. I assume that the tape media
have different magnetic strengths.

There was a recent discussion about the magnetic
strength of 5 1/4" floppies - I remember that the
DSDD were 300 o and the HD were 600 o.
Do the different CompacTape media
have the same sort of differences. I did look up
the quantum.com web site and it seems to state
that the CompacTape III are metal tapes.

Sincerely yours,

Jerome Fine
Received on Fri Oct 22 1999 - 16:47:05 BST