What is Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Type IV magnetic cartridge tape?
DLT Type IV cartridge tape is a high-density magnetic cartridge tape that can store up to 40 gigabytes of information on each cartridge. DLT Type IV tapes are used by selected tape drive units produced by several companies. 6. What are the limitations for using DLT, Type IV as a transfer method? Technical limitations of media and tape drive should be coordinated with NARA. Agencies interested in sending electronic records scheduled for transfer to NARA on DLT Type IV media should contact the Electronic and Special Media Records Services Division. 7. How will the transfer documentation be handled for DLT transfers? The transfer documentation must include a signed Agreement to Transfer Records to the National Archives (SF 258). It must also include the technical documentation, in either electronic or paper format, that is needed to understand and use the electronic records. This technical documentation must include the information specified in 36 CFR 1228.270(e). Send the SF 258 with the