The product with part number 01PL041 is an IBM LTO Ultrium 8 (LTO-8) rewritable data cartridge. It is a high-capacity data storage tape designed for enterprise-level backup, archiving, and data security solutions.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Media Type: LTO Ultrium 8 Tape Media, rewritable format
- Native Capacity (uncompressed): 12 TB
- Compressed Capacity: Up to 30 TB (assuming 2.5:1 compression)
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 360 MB/s (native) and 900 MB/s (compressed)
- Technology: Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic particle technology
- Tape Length: 960 meters (approximately 3,149 feet)
- Archival Life: Estimated up to 30 years
- Compatibility: Designed for use in LTO Ultrium 8 tape drives, ensuring compatibility with other LTO vendors’ products due to open standards
- Security Features: Supports tape drive hardware encryption and is compatible with the Linear Tape File System (LTFS) and IBM Spectrum Archive for easy file management.
- Physical Characteristics: Measures 102.0 mm x 105.4 mm x 21.55 mm and weighs around 200g (0.441 lb).
Features and Use Cases
- Cost-Effective Storage: Offers a low total cost of ownership (TCO) for storing massive datasets over long periods, making it a gold standard for reliable data preservation.
- Optimal Data Security: The portability of the cartridge facilitates offsite, offline data storage, creating a physical air gap that provides superior protection from online threats and malware.
- Durability: Manufactured to high industry standards, featuring a simplified tape path to reduce wear and tear and rated for 20,000 load/unload cycles.
- UPC:883436693417
