[ REMOVABLE MEDIA // MODEL-SPECIFIC ITEM ]
Sony DGD-90P DDS-1 2 GB Data Cartridge
Sony DGD-90P 4 mm DDS-1 cartridge, 90 m tape; up to 2 GB native in supported DDS-1 recording. This entry records the medium/product only; drives, readers, adapters, interfaces and host devices are separate unless explicitly identified.
IDENTIFICATION: Preserve the full part/model code, capacity and generation from the item label and package. Check the host’s own manual and supported firmware before insertion, formatting or writing.
Format, capacity and compatibility
| Specific product / format | Sony DGD-90P DDS-1 2 GB Data Cartridge |
|---|---|
| Generation, capacity and identification | Sony DGD-90P 4 mm DDS-1 cartridge, 90 m tape; up to 2 GB native in supported DDS-1 recording. |
| Compatibility | Requires DDS-1-capable DAT data drive. Later DDS drives may support earlier cartridges, but exact read/write support depends on model. |
| Model/version caveat | DGD-90P DDS-1 is distinct from existing Sony DDS-3 DGD-125P and DDS-4 DGD-150P media. |
Handling and preservation
Keep tape or magnetic cartridges in their protective case, away from dust, shock, moisture, magnets, smoke and heat. Do not touch tape or open the shell. Acclimate after transport, record drive/error history, and validate recovery with a restore test and checksums.
- Retain provenance, packaging and label photographs; document any physical wear, write-protect state, read errors or repair.
- For important data, make separate copies, record checksums and periodically test restoration. A single legacy medium is not a preservation plan.
Model and version notes
DGD-90P DDS-1 is distinct from existing Sony DDS-3 DGD-125P and DDS-4 DGD-150P media.
Product-family resemblance or mechanical fit alone does not guarantee interchange. Verify exact medium generation, host model, interface, firmware and software support.
Manufacturer and standards sources
- Sony DGD-90P product documentation archiveManufacturer, product, or period manual reference for the named medium/model.
- SNIA — Digital Data Storage glossaryStandards or archival reference for format-family context; exact device documentation governs fit.
Native, formatted, compressed and multi-sided capacities are not interchangeable measurements. Check the source documents for the named SKU and use the host device manual for final compatibility.