This hp c8010a dds-5 (dat72) tape media has a tape length of 170 meter and 36 gb (native) data capacity and 72 gb (compressed) data capacity. The c8010a is compatible with hp storageworks dat 72 tape drive and dat72 or dds5 drives by other companies or manufacturers. This hp c8010a dat72 is capable of enduring at least 2000 passes or 100 full backups. This is because hp maintains a very high standard for durability for all its products (including the c8010a), which is almost double the industry standard.