On Wed, Oct 26, 2005 at 04:06:25PM +0000, Jason Castonguay wrote:
> I'd put this in the faq-o-matic, but it seems to not allow new entries 
> right now.
> 
> 
> define tapetype Ultrium3 {
>       length  414386 mbytes
>       filemark        1889 kbytes
>       speed   10881 kps
> }
> 
> The length seems a little long for a 400/800 gig tape, but maybe the 
> marketing is honest.
> 
> Would it be a good idea to round any of these values down?
> 

I'd probably repeat the test with a different tape, even from a
different box (or manufacturers batch number if one is indicated).

If they are comparable, definitely use the values you obtain.

Others, and you, are free to reduce the numbers if they encounter
unanticipated EOTs.

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