IBM Storage Media is pleased to announce the availability of the IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Cartridge, 2.5 TB (native); 6.25 TB (2.5:1 compression). Highest capacity tape media designed for high reliability and long life! The key features of the IBM LTO-6 tape drive are designed to improve performance and capabilities when compared to the IBM LTO-5, IBM LTO-4 and other vendors tape drives.
The IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Cartridge provides a high-capacity, high-reliability storage solution for businesses managing significant data volumes. This tape media offers a native capacity of 2.5 TB, expandable to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression. Utilizing Barium Ferrite (BaFe) particles, it is designed for long-term data retention and consistent performance. The cartridge, part number 00V7590, is compatible with IBM LTO Ultrium 6 drives, which support features like partitioning, IBM Linear Tape File System (LTFS), and data encryption. An embedded LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) Chip facilitates rapid data transfer with compatible IBM tape drives. Available in rewriteable or WORM formats, this tape cartridge is suitable for organizations requiring secure, scalable, and cost-effective data archiving or backup solutions.
High-capacity and high-reliability; capacity of 2.5TB native, 6.25TB compressed*
Barium Ferrite - BaFe particle; IBM LTO6 Tape Drive was designed and developed specifically for the IBM LTO6 Media.
Partitioning and IBM Linear Tape File System, both supported by IBM LTO Ultrium 6 drives to help improve data management on tape media.
IBM LTO Ultrium 6 drives continue to provide Data Encryption.
Each cartridge is embedded with an LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) Chip, which enables fast, simultaneous transfer of cartridge-dependent data with IBM tape drives.
Cartridge available as Rewriteable or WORM, write once, read many
Library Pack and RFID Label options available.
Black color helps distinguish it from previous generations.
The IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Cartridge offers a native capacity of 2.5 TB. With 2.5:1 compression, the capacity can reach 6.25 TB.
This tape cartridge utilizes Barium Ferrite (BaFe) particle technology, designed for high reliability and long life.
The IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Cartridge was specifically designed for the IBM LTO6 Tape Drive, which improves performance and capabilities compared to IBM LTO-5 and LTO-4 drives. Compatibility with older generations is not specified for the media itself, but LTO-6 drives are generally backward compatible for reading LTO-4 and LTO-5 tapes.
Yes, IBM LTO Ultrium 6 drives continue to provide Data Encryption, which is supported when using this media.
Third Party Refurbished 00V7590 - Ibm TAPE, LTO, ULTRIUM-6, 2.5TB/6.25TB BARIUM