DLTtape VS1 offers a value like no other medium in its class. It is the medium used in the DLT VS160 and DLT-V4 tape drives. Quantum DLTtape VS1 exceeds expectations by utilizing the latest magnetic and mechanical innovations to provide high capacities and low costs per gigabyte (GB). DLTtape VS1 has a capacity of up to 160 GB native and 320 GB compressed, allowing customers to focus on protecting their data rather than managing more tapes. When combined with a DLT VS160 and DLT-V4 tape drive, DLTtape VS1 provides a powerful solution for value servers and a cost-effective solution for performance servers. This outstanding versatility makes DLTtape VS1 the quality choice for many applications, from desktop to data center. To meet the higher capacity and performance of the DLT VS160 and DLT-V4 tape drives, Quantum developed the DLTtape VS1 medium, which utilizes the latest technology in media formulation and design to achieve advancements in three key areas: media surface, thickness of the magnetic layer, and cartridge reliability.