This section provides useful information for administrators of 8- and 4-millimeter tape drives. The drives described in this section are the Exabyte 8-mm and Sony Metal MP 120 (PG-120MP). They are available from Exabyte (303) 442-4333 and from Silicon Graphics.
Table 4-3 lists the various cartridge sizes and tape lengths available for the Exabyte 8-mm tape drive.
| Cartridge Size | Tape Length | Formatted Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | 15 m | 291 MB |
| 512 | 28 m | 583 MB |
| 1,024 | 54 m | 1,166 MB |
| 1,536 | 80 m | 1,750 MB |
| 2,048 | 106 m | 2,332 MB |