Description
3M DC 2000 40MB Mini Data Cartridge Tape 205ft 62.5m QIC-80 Backup Tape
The 3M DC 2000 is a 40MB mini data cartridge tape with 205 feet (62.5 meters) of tape, designed for use in QIC-80 compatible tape drives. It uses the DC 2000 mini cartridge form factor, one of the most widely adopted formats for small-format tape backup in personal computing and workstation environments.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: 3M
- Model: DC 2000
- Capacity: 40 MB (native)
- Tape Length: 205 ft (62.5 m)
- Format: QIC-80 / DC 2000 Mini Cartridge
- Form Factor: Mini Data Cartridge
- Compatible with: QIC-80 standard tape drives (internal and external)
- Includes: Original clear plastic protective storage case
Applications
The DC 2000 format was the dominant mini cartridge tape standard for PC-based backup throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. QIC-80 drives using DC 2000 cartridges were bundled with or added to a wide range of desktop PCs and workstations of the era, including IBM PC-compatible systems running DOS and early Windows. These drives connected via floppy disk controller interfaces, making them an accessible and affordable backup solution. Today, DC 2000 tapes are still sought by users maintaining legacy systems, recovering archived data from older tape libraries, and collectors preserving vintage computing hardware. Common compatible drives included units from Colorado Memory Systems, Conner, Iomega, and Archive, among others.
This 3M DC 2000 40MB Mini Data Cartridge Tape has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The tape cartridge shows light handling wear consistent with storage and previous use. It comes with its original clear plastic protective case. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
3M |
Model: |
DC 2000 |
MPN: |
DC2000 |
Type: |
Mini Data Cartridge Tape |
SKU: |
27302 |
Storage Capacity: |
40 MB |
Tape Length: |
205 ft (62.5 m) |
Format: |
QIC-80 / DC 2000 |
Form Factor: |
Mini Cartridge |
Compatible Drive Types: |
QIC-80 compatible tape drives |
Seller Notes: |
Includes original clear protective plastic storage case |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
This 3M DC 2000 40MB Mini Data Cartridge Tape has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition with light handling wear. Includes the original clear plastic protective case. Please contact us with any questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
