check out this link:
http://www.fujifilmmediasource.com/specs/dltdurability.htm

In a nutshell, Fuji says: "Accordingly, a lifetime of at least 15,625 uses
is the worst-case scenario for DLTtape IV. "

Cheers,
Joe

Joe Sangemino
NT/UNIX Systems Administrator
Eftia OSS Solutions Inc.
jsangemino AT eftia DOT com
Tel. (613)564-4407 x.2623



-----Original Message-----
From: Bantay, Elmer [mailto:Elmer.bantay AT sscims DOT com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 1:17 PM
To: veritas-bu AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu
Subject: [Veritas-bu] Tape Media Advise


Hello All,

Need your advice on tape media maximum mounts.  What would be a good
recommendation for a maximum mounts for DLT IV (tape media)?  We had it
at 100 mounts (per tape) and now, we brought it up to 300 mounts.  I'm
just worried about the data being backed up if it exceeds 100 mounts on
a tape.  Please advice.

Thanks,

Elmer
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