IBM LTO-8 Ultrium Tape (01PL041)

The IBM LTO-8 Ultrium Data Cartridge (01PL041) is a high-capacity tape storage solution designed for enterprise backup, archiving, and long-term data retention. With a native capacity of 12 TB and up to 30 TB compressed, it provides reliable and cost-effective storage for large-scale data environments. The LTO-8 technology ensures high performance, durability, and secure long-term preservation of critical data.

Features

• High storage capacity: 12 TB native capacity and up to 30 TB compressed (2.5:1).
• Fast data transfer: Up to 360 MB/s native transfer speed and up to 900 MB/s compressed.
• Advanced tape technology: Barium Ferrite (BaFe) technology ensures high reliability and low error rates.
• Long archival life: Designed for up to 30 years of secure data storage.
• Enterprise reliability: Up to 20,000 load/unload cycles for intensive backup operations.
• Industry compatibility: Supports LTFS (Linear Tape File System) and LTO Ultrium 8 drives and libraries.

Benefits

• Ideal for enterprise backups, disaster recovery, and long-term archiving.
• High capacity reduces the number of cartridges required for large datasets.
• Offline storage protects data from cyber threats such as ransomware.
• Cost-efficient storage solution with a low cost per gigabyte.
• Reliable and durable media for critical data protection.

Package Contents: 1 × IBM LTO-8 Ultrium Data Cartridge (Part Number: 01PL041)

Technical Specifications

• Media Type: LTO Ultrium 8
• Native Capacity: 12 TB
• Compressed Capacity: Up to 30 TB (2.5:1 compression)
• Native Transfer Rate: Up to 360 MB/s
• Compressed Transfer Rate: Up to 900 MB/s
• Tape Length: 960 m
• Tape Thickness: approx. 5.6 µm
• Archival Life: Up to 30 years
• Load/Unload Cycles: Up to 20,000
• Operating Temperature: 10–45 °C
• Weight: approx. 200 g

Applications

• Enterprise data backup and recovery
• Long-term digital archiving
• Cloud and data center storage infrastructure
• Compliance and regulatory data retention

Keywords

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