Data Storage Technology
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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. It is relatively high capacity and high speed, especially compared to other tape technologies available in the 1990's. There are 3 standard tape cartridge sizes.
Generations
- Originally introduced in 1992 based on the D2 videotape cartridge format.
- Double-Density introduced in 1996.
- Current products are Quad-Density, introduced in 2000. The "Large" cartridge holds 660 GB.