Detailed Specifications
HP Q1999A - AIT-3 Data Cartridge
Overview :
This HP Q1999A is an AIT-3 (Advanced Intelligent Tape Generation 3) data cartridge designed for departmental or workgroup backup and archiving tasks, serving IT staff and storage engineers needing removable media. It offers a native capacity of 100 GB and a compressed capacity of up to 200 GB under specified conditions. The tape uses advanced metal-evaporated (AME) media and incorporates a built-in Memory In Cassette (MIC) chip to expedite load/unload and directory access. It fits into AIT-3 compatible drives and libraries, typically in backup towers or mid-tier tape libraries in data centre, branch, or edge environments. The cartridge integrates into standard AIT infrastructures and can be managed as part of an enterprise tape rotation or library automation workflow.
Key Features :
Native 100 GB and compressed 200 GB capacity
Embedded 64 kB MIC chip for rapid access
AME metal-evaporated tape layer for durability
Compatible with 8 mm AIT-3 drives and libraries
Low tape-tension design to reduce head wear
Specifications :
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | Q1999A |
| Product Type | AIT-3 Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 100 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 200 GB |
| Tape Length | 230 m |
| Tape Width | 8 mm |
| Memory in Cassette (MIC) | 64 kB embedded |
| Media Technology | AME (Advanced Metal Evaporated) |
| Tape Tension Design | Low tension, reduced head wear |
| Compatibility | AIT-3 and earlier AIT-2/1 drives* |
| Carcassette Weight | ~0.15 lbs (≈68 g) |
| Cartridge Dimensions | ~4.3 in × 3.0 in × 0.5 in |
| Archival Storage Life | Up to 30 years (typical) |
