The RDX QuikStor is fully backward and forward compatible, so you protect your investment in both the drive and the media. The cartridge is incredibly rugged and shock resistant to accommodate accidental slippage from the rack or desk. Tandberg Data's rigorous drop test procedures demonstrate that the cartridge can fall from a 1 meter height onto a concrete floor, with no impact damage whatsoever. In addition, RDX cartridges specified for 5,000 load/unload cycles - which will provide you with over 10 years of daily use.