Brand: LTO Program (HPE, IBM, Quantum) · SKU: ULTRIUM · MPN: Not Available · Category: Components
LTO Ultrium is a high-capacity, single-reel tape storage solution developed and continually enhanced by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM, and Quantum, and promoted by the LTO Program. It is an open format designed to address growing data protection demands, offering high capacity, high speed, high reliability, and features like WORM (Write Once Read Many), data encryption (AES-256), and support for Linear Tape File System (LTFS). Capacity and performance specifications vary significantly based on the generation (e.g., LTO-5 through LTO-10). LTO-6 offers up to 6.25 TB compressed capacity, LTO-8 up to 30 TB compressed, and LTO-10 up to 100 TB compressed capacity.
| Format Type | Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium |
|---|---|
| Media Options | Rewritable and Write Once Read Many (WORM) models available |
| Capacity Basis | Varies by Generation (e.g., LTO-6: 2.5 TB Native / 6.25 TB Compressed @ 2.5:1; LTO-8: 12 TB Native / 30 TB Compressed @ 2.5:1; LTO-10: 40 TB Native / 100 TB Compressed @ 2.5:1) |
| Encryption Support | AES-256 hardware encryption supported in recent generation drives |
| File System Support | Linear Tape File System (LTFS) support for disk-like access |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty common for media, covering defects in manufacturing and materials for the useful life of the product. |
| Weight | Approx. 200 g (for LTO-6 cartridge) |
| Dimensions | 102.0 mm x 105.4 mm x 21.5 mm (L x W x D) for LTO-6 cartridge; 21.5 mm x 105.4 mm x 102.0 mm (W x H x L) generic dimensions |
LTO Ultrium is an industry-standard, open format tape storage technology offering high scalability, reliability, and cost-effective deep archive. It features capabilities like hardware-based encryption and WORM to meet regulatory and security needs, while LTFS improves data accessibility. Different generations offer significant increases in capacity and transfer rates.
Yes, this LTO Ultrium Tape Technology (Generic) (ULTRIUM) is 100% genuine LTO Program (HPE, IBM, Quantum) hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This LTO Ultrium Tape Technology (Generic) includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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