<b>Verbatim M DISC™ optical media is the new standard for digital archival storage. Unlike traditional optical media, which utilize dyes that can break down over time, data stored on an M DISC is engraved on a patented inorganic write layer – it will not fade or deteriorate. This unique engraving process renders these archival grade discs practically impervious to environmental exposure, including light, temperature and humidity.<br><br>ISO/IEC 16963 standard longevity tests have proven the durability of M DISC technology, and it withstood rigorous testing by the US Department of Defense.

Based on ISO/IEC 16963 testing, M DISC media has a projected lifetime of several hundred years.<br><br>Designed for widely distributed large data such as scientific images, video, and other commercial application object data, Verbatim M DISC BDXL media have a storage capacity of 100GB – allowing you to use fewer discs while archiving your files.<br><br>The Verbatim M DISC 4X BDXL is thermal and hub pr This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5905-00-897-5747, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains.