Read/write matrix for 18-track, 36-track, 128-track, 256-track, 384-track, 512-track and 896-track tape drives.

Cartridge Tape Drive Read/Write Matrix

Our read/write matrix for 18-track, 36-track, 128-track, 256-track, 384-track, 512-track and 896-track tape drives will help you pick the best cartridge tape drive to fit your needs.

Tape Format:
Max. Capacity: 18-Track
200 MB 18-Track
600 MB 36-Track
2.4 GB 128-Track
30 GB 256-Track
120 GB 384-Track
180 GB 512-Track
900 GB 896-Track
2.1 TB

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Xcerta

Xcerta 256i X X X

Xcerta 128i X X

Xcerta 36 X X X X X X

Xcerta 18 X X X X

IBM

3592-E05 X X X

3592-J1A X X

3590-H11 X X X X

3590-E11 X X X

3590-B11 X X

3490-F11 X X X X X X

3490-F01 X X X X X X

3490-F00 X X X X X X

3490-E11 X X X X

3490-E01 X X X X

Fujitsu

M8100 X X

M2485K/N X X X X

M2483K/N X X X X

M2488C X X X X

M2488E X X X X X X

M2485H X X X X

M2483H X X X X

M2485B X X

M2483B X X

M2481B X X