Tandberg has two series of tape cartridges for the entry-level server and small business backup environment. Tandberg V Tape Series cartridges are compatible with VXA-1* and VXA-2 drives, and Tandberg X Tape Series cartridges are compatible with VXA-2 drives. Both series of media are available in a variety of lengths to meet your budget and capacity needs.
Tandberg VXA media’s Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) technology ensures that every VXA media cartridge is developed specifically to deliver the durability and capacity required for high-performance tape drives. With a shelf life of 30 years and a usage specification of up to 500 uses, VXA offers up to five times more usage out of each tape compared to DDS.
*V23 media is not compatible with VXA-1 drives. V23 media is discontinued. X23 cartridges replace V23 for use in VXA-2 and VXA-3 drives only.
Good for at least 500 write & read passes
Shelf life of 30 years
Available in various lengths, offering instant capacity upgradeability to VXA tape drives
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What is the warranty for Imation products?
Media and Hardware Warranty
General Information:
The warranty for an Imation product accompanies that product. Please refer to the product labeling, packaging, and any package inserts to determine the specific warranty and terms applicable to your product. Please keep the original copy of your purchase receipt for any future warranty claim.
Warranties apply to the initial purchaser only. Please note that purchases from on-line auction sites do not qualify for warranty protection.
Coverage:
The warranty for any Imation product applies only to the original end-user purchaser.
The warranty period for each product is stated in the applicable warranty. Where used, the terms life of the product or lifetime mean the expected useful life of the product under normal use conditions.
The warranty covers only manufacturing defects present at the time of purchase.
Remedy
If a product is determined to be in violation of its warranty, Imation will, at its option, (a) repair the product or (b) replace the product. All returns to Imation must be authorized before shipment.
Exceptions
Imation warranties do NOT apply to product failure resulting from wear from ordinary use, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling, improper adjustment, installation or maintenance, or incorrect environments.
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FAQ: 4mm & 8mm Data Cartridges
What is the optimal operating environment for Imation 4 & 8mm Data Cartridges?
The following are conditions and environments that allow for maximum usage for Imation 4mm products. Most users who perform daily backups remove the tape from service after 30, 60 or 90 days. As your drive wears, the expected life of the cartridges used in it will decline.
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