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Verbatim Datalife 8mm tape cartridge in plastic case

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Verbatim Datalife 8mm Tape Data Cartridge 7 GB

SKU CH-CCC5-JW4CT

8 mm tape cartridge stores 7 GB native or 14 GB compressed on 524.93 ft of media

  • Total capacity7 GB
  • Media format8 mm Tape
  • 7 GB native capacity for reliable daily backups
  • 14 GB compressed capacity doubles effective storage
  • 93 ft tape length provides extended recording time
  • XL drive media recognition ensures correct cartridge identification
  • Lifetime limited warranty backs long-term data integrity

Verbatim Datalife 8mm Tape Cartridge

The Verbatim Datalife cartridge is an 8mm tape data cartridge designed for backup on mainframes, workstations, LANs or mini-computers. It provides 7 GB of native storage capacity in a single retail package. The cartridge belongs to the DataLife product line and uses 8mm tape technology.

Native 7 GB Capacity Decides Fit

The single specification that decides whether this is the right part is the native capacity of 7 GB, which becomes 14 GB with compression. Your drive must support 8mm DL 160M media and the extended-length media recognition system that identifies the cartridge via a unique stripe pattern on the tape leader.

Sustained Streaming Over Long Tape Length

Under sustained load the cartridge streams data across 524.93 ft of tape, relying on the drive's ability to maintain continuous motion without frequent stop-start cycles. The media recognition system ensures the drive treats it as computer-grade media for reliable long-duration backup sessions.

How it compares

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Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 136 comparable items (median $47.99).
Total capacity 7 GB
Lower than about 84% of the 23 comparable items (median 800 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVerbatim
Total capacity7 GB
More details
Media format8 mm Tape

Questions about this item

What does the 7 GB native capacity mean once the cartridge is in an 8mm drive?

The cartridge stores 7 GB of uncompressed data; with 2:1 compression the drive can write up to 14 GB on the same tape.

Which drive standard recognises this cartridge and what limits its capacity?

XL 8mm drives identify the unique leader stripe and enable the 160M extended-length format, capping native storage at 7 GB.

What physical dimensions and tape length must the drive accommodate?

The cartridge holds 524.93 ft of 8mm tape in a standard data-cartridge shell sized for XL drives.

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