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Data Storage Technology (DST) is a 19 mm (3/4") wide magnetic tape data storage format created by Ampex in 1992 and based on the D2 videotape cartridge format. It is relatively high capacity and high speed, especially compared to other tape technologies available in the 1990s. There are 3 standard tape cartridge sizes compatible with each generation, "Small", "Medium", and "Large".

Generations

Generation Original Double Density Quad Density
Release Date 1992 1996 2000
"Small" Capacity (GB) 25 50 100
"Medium" Capacity (GB) 75 150 300
"Large" Capacity (GB) 115 330 660
Max Speed (MB/s) 15 20
  • Ampex tape cartridge info and specs [1]
  • Entry in Computer Desktop Encyclopedia [2] (Search for "DST")
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