Introduction to the IBM LTO Ultrium-6 Tape Drive
The IBM LTO Ultrium-6 Tape Drive is a high-performance tape drive that utilizes Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology to provide a cost-effective solution for long-term data storage. This drive can read and write to LTO Ultrium-6 cartridges, which have a storage capacity of up to 2.5TB per cartridge (compressed) and 6.25TB per cartridge (compressed). With its high-capacity and fast data transfer rates, the IBM LTO Ultrium-6 Tape Drive is ideal for backup, archival, and disaster recovery applications. It is also designed to be backward-compatible with earlier LTO generations, allowing users to read and write to older cartridges as well. The IBM LTO Ultrium-6 Tape Drive is a great choice for businesses and organizations that need to store large amounts of data for an extended period of time and want a cost-effective and reliable solution.
Specifications
The 20-pack of LTO Ultrium-6 Cartridges, also known as the IBM 20/PK LTO Ultrium-6 2.5TB/6.25TB Barium Ferrite Library Pack Cartridge Tape Drive, have the following specifications:
- Storage capacity: 2.5TB per cartridge (compressed), 6.25TB per cartridge (compressed)
- Tape length: 846m
- Tape width: 12.65mm
- Recording density: 6.144 Tbits per square inch
- Tape durability: 30,000 passes or 100 full tape writes
- Tape longevity: 30 years archival life
- Encryption: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit hardware-based data encryption
- Barium Ferrite (BaFe) technology: This type of tape technology is known for its high performance, high capacity, and data integrity.
These LTO Ultrium-6 Cartridges are compatible with LTO Ultrium-6 Tape Drive. The 20 pack is a great option for businesses and organizations that need to store large amounts of data and want a cost-effective and reliable solution with a high-capacity and fast data transfer rates.
The IBM LTO Ultrium-6 Tape Drive is designed to be backward-compatible with earlier LTO generations, allowing users to read and write to older cartridges as well. With the IBM LTO Ultrium-6 Tape Drive and Cartridges, organizations can now store and retrieve large amounts of data quickly and easily, and with the added security of hardware-based encryption, organizations can trust that their data will be safe and secure.
Comparison to previous LTO Generations
The IBM LTO Ultrium-6 Tape Drive and Cartridges are the latest generation of Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, which is widely used for data backup, archival, and disaster recovery. Compared to previous LTO generations, the LTO Ultrium-6 Tape Drive and Cartridges offer several improvements in terms of storage capacity, data transfer rates, and durability.
- Storage capacity: LTO Ultrium-6 cartridges have a storage capacity of up to 2.5TB per cartridge (compressed), which is twice the capacity of LTO Ultrium-5 cartridges (1.5TB per cartridge).
- Data transfer rates: LTO Ultrium-6 tape drives can transfer data at a rate of up to 160MB/s (compressed), which is faster than the 120MB/s transfer rate of LTO Ultrium-5 tape drives.
- Tape durability: LTO Ultrium-6 cartridges have a durability of 30,000 passes or 100 full tape writes, which is more than the LTO Ultrium-5 cartridges (280,000 passes or 20 full tape writes)
- Encryption: LTO Ultrium-6 cartridges also offer advanced encryption standard (AES) 256-bit hardware-based data encryption, which is not available in earlier LTO generations.
- Barium Ferrite (BaFe) technology: LTO Ultrium-6 cartridges use Barium Ferrite technology which is a type of tape technology known for its high performance, high capacity and data integrity.
General Information about the IBM 00V7594L
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model Number or SKU# 00V7594L
- Product Type: Tape Drive
- Tape Drive Type: Tape Media Data Cartridge
Technical Information
- Tape Technology: LTO-6
- Compressed Storage Capacity: 6.25TB
- Native Storage Capacity: 2.50TB
- Tape Length: 2775.59 ft
- Labeled : Yes
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