Imation Magnus 1.2 - data cartrid - Computer (5) - In original sealed box

Set of 5 new backup cartridges in blister packaging, ideal for collection or operation of professional vintage tape storage systems.

This lot includes magnetic storage media intended for backup and data archiving environments using SLR QIC and Magnus formats, utilized in professional infrastructures of the 1990s and early 2000s.

Lot contents

1 SLR3 Magnus cartridge
SLR tape format compatible with Scalable Linear Recording backup systems
Native capacity 1.2 GB
Compressed capacity up to 2.4 GB with software compression 3 to 1
Media designed for high storage density and reliability in automated backup

1 Imation Magnus SLR cartridge
Capacity 2.5 GB
High-stability magnetic media designed for long-term archiving
Technology optimized to reduce read errors and ensure compatibility with professional SLR readers

1 IBM QIC 1000 cartridge
Capacity 1.2 GB
Quarter Inch Cartridge format used in many enterprise backup systems
High robustness and excellent compatibility with IBM equipment and compatibles

2 test cartridges or SL/SLR data cartridges according to industry standard
New sealed media intended for testing/calibration or secondary archiving operations
Perfect for maintenance of drives or recovery environments

General condition
All items are new, never used, and still factory sealed
Old professional stock sourced from a secured IT environment
No openings, no usage, no reconditioning

Lot value
Rare lot increasingly hard to find on the market
Perfect for vintage computer hardware collectors and old professional storage
Ideal for IT laboratories, legacy systems restoration, or backups on compatible SLR and QIC equipment
Real-world use possible or stockpiled for archival preservation

Key advantage
A coherent set of professional tape formats covering several historical standards, greatly increasing interest for technical buyers or collectors
Sold as a single lot, ideal for a complete acquisition without searching piece by piece.