Maxell 183270 DLT IV Data Tape Cartridge 40GB/80GB Capacity

Maxell 183270 DLT IV Data Tape Cartridge 40GB/80GB Capacity

The Maxell 183270 is a DLT IV (Digital Linear Tape) data cartridge designed for high-capacity enterprise backup and archival storage. DLT IV represents a mature tape technology that delivers reliable data storage at a lower cost per gigabyte compared to many competing formats. These cartridges use linear serpentine recording to achieve their stated 40GB native / 80GB compressed capacity ratings.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Maxell
• Model: 183270
• Format: DLT IV (Digital Linear Tape)
• Native Capacity: 40GB
• Compressed Capacity: 80GB (at 2:1 compression)
• Recording Method: Linear serpentine
• Compatible with: DLT IV and later-generation DLT-S tape drives
• Physical Condition: Good used condition, normal wear from storage and handling
• Label: Legible and intact
• Housing: Intact with no cracks or major damage
• Item Included: Tape cartridge only; drive not included

Applications

Data tape cartridges like the Maxell DLT IV have been the standard for enterprise-level backup and archival storage since the 1990s and early 2000s, when DLT technology dominated large IT environments, data centers, and backup-intensive operations. Organizations used DLT drives in tape libraries and standalone configurations to back up large volumes of critical data — databases, file servers, email systems — offering high reliability, low media cost, and long data retention compared to optical or hard drive alternatives. The DLT technology remains in use today in legacy systems and long-term archival scenarios, particularly for organizations maintaining older tape libraries or needing to access data written to DLT cartridges from prior decades. This cartridge is suitable for anyone with an existing DLT IV or compatible DLT drive who needs additional backup media or is refreshing tape inventory for an operational system.