IBM LTO 8 Data Cartridge, 12TB Native / 30TB Compressed, 2.5:1 Compression Factor, Rewritable Data Cartridge, 0.5" / 12.65mm Tape Width, 5.6µm Tape Thickness, IBM Spectrum Archive Support | 01PL041

The IBM LTO Ultrium 8 data cartridge (LTO 8) offers double the storage capacity of the previous generation for long-term data preservation and rapid, reliable access to data. The eighth generation of LTO Ultrium tape media delivers 12 TB native capacity and up to 30 TB of compressed capacity for even greater efficiency and performance. Purchasing IBM LTO 8 data cartridges from BackupWorks.com gives you peace of mind in sourcing media from a trusted, time-proven tape technology leader. Discover how the LT0 8 can help you manage explosive data growth, sustain rapid, reliable access to data and ensure business resilience.

• Native Capacity: 12TB
• Compressed Capacity: 30TB
• 2.5:1 Compression Factor
• Rewritable Data Cartridge
• IBM Spectrum Archive Support
• 0.5" / 12.65mm Tape Width
• 5.6µm Tape Thickness
• 3149' / 960m Tape Length

Increased capacity
Rapid data growth compounds the need for increased storage capacity. The eighth generation of LTO Ultrium tape media delivers 12 TB native capacity and up to 30 TB of compressed capacity for significantly greater efficiency and performance. This exceptional capacity helps reduce the number of cartridges and the amount of equipment, space and labor associated with tape-based data storage, enabling an outstanding total cost of ownership (TCO).

Optimal data security
To comply with regulatory requirements and preserve stakeholder trust, organizations must protect data from unauthorized access and unintentional loss. Tape cartridge portability facilitates remote, offline data storage for superior protection from natural or manmade threats that can impact online or on-site data storage. IBM LTO Ultrium 8 data cartridges are compatible with LTO Ultrium 8 tape drives, which offer device-level data encryption to ensure data privacy and reduce the risk of data corruption due to virus or sabotage. The WORM cartridge model stores data in a non-erasable, non-rewritable format to prevent overwriting of stored data and reduce the risk of data loss due to human error.