For reliable data storage, the quality of the media is every bit as important as the quality of the tape drive, Formulated specifically for Exabyte MammothTape technology drives, Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) tape offers expanded recording capacity and low abrasivity, reducing mechanical wear, AME magnetic material is vertically aligned, This unique orientation and the absence of binder components on the media enable AME"s higher capacity and superior signal strength, AME"s specially formulated backcoating dramatically reduces the build-up of static electricity and debris, greatly reducing the chance of read/write errors, AME is truly superior media, Exabyte Exatape AME 170m - 1 x 8mm tape 20 GB / 40 GB - storage media, Tape Length: 170 m, Compressed Capacity: 40 GB, Native Capacity: 20 GB, Type: Storage media - 8mm tape, Exabyte Exatape AME 170m - 8mm tape x 1 - 20 GB - storage media, SKU: SRMBK014