Description, Specifications for IBM LTO-8 : 12/30TB Data Tapes (01PL041)
- IBM LTO-8 Ultrium Data Tape
- 12TB Native, 30TB Compressed
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IBM LTO Ultrium Tapes are available from LTO-1 to LTO-8 formats.
overview
Ensure optimal data security
Leverage tape cartridge portability to facilitate remote, offline data storage for superior protection from natural or man-made threats that can impact online or on-site data storage.
Increase efficiency and performance
Use the latest tape that your drive supports for significantly greater efficiency and performance, as well as reduced cartridge, equipment, space and labor requirements.
Enhance data access
Allow users and applications to directly retrieve files from tape rather than rely on third-party applications to enhance data access and potentially reduce software licensing costs and dependencies.
Key features
- Tape cartridge portability
- IBM Spectrum Archive support
- Adherence to Linear Tape-Open Ultrium standard. All the IBM tapes comply with the standards.
- Cartridge model and label options. Available in WORM ( starting LTO-3) and prelabelled
compatibility
Tape Drive | LTO-1 Media | LTO-2 Media | LTO-3 Media | LTO-4 Media | LTO-5 Media | LTO-6 Media | LTO-7 Media | LTO-7 M8 | LTO-8 | Universal Cleaning |
LTO-1 Tape Drive | Read/Write | |||||||||
LTO-2 Tape Drive | Read/Write | Read/Write | ||||||||
LTO-3 Tape Drive | Read Only | Read/Write | Read/Write | |||||||
LTO-4 Tape Drive | Read Only | Read/Write | Read/Write | |||||||
LTO-5 Tape Drive | Read Only | Read/Write | Read/Write | |||||||
LTO-6 Tape Drive | Read Only | Read/Write | Read/Write | |||||||
LTO-7 Tape Drive | Read Only | Read/Write | Read/Write | |||||||
LTO-8 Tape Drive | Read/Write | Read/Write | Read/Write |
Specifications
Characteristics | LTO-1 | LTO-2 | LTO-3 | LTO-4 | LTO-5 | LTO-6 | LTO-7 | LTO-7 TypeM | LTO-8 | LTO UCC |
Recording Format | LTO-1 | LTO-2 | LTO-3 | LTO-4 | LTO-5 | LTO-6 | LTO-7 | LTO Ultrium 7 Type M (M8) | LTO-8 | Cleaning |
Part No. | 08L9120 | 08L9870 | 24R1922 | 95P4436/95P4278 | 46X1290/49Y9899/46C2084 | 35P190/00V7590 | 38L7302 | 38L7302M8 | 01PL041 | 35L2086 |
Native Capacity | 100 GB | 200 GB | 400 GB | 800 GB | 1.5 TB | 2.5 TB | 6 TB | 9TB | 12 TB | - |
Compressed Capacity | 200 GB | 400 GB | 800 GB | 1.6 TB | 3.0 TB | 6.25 TB | 15 TB | 22.5 TB | 30 TB | - |
Assume Compression | 2 Ratio 1 (2:1) | 2 Ratio 1 (2:1) | 2 Ratio 1 (2:1) | 2 Ratio 1 (2:1) | 2 Ratio 1 (2:1) | 2.5 : 1 | 2.5 : 1 | 2.5 : 1 | 2.5 : 1 | - |
Data Transfer Rate ( Native/Compressed) MB/s | 20/40 | 40/80 | 80/160 | 120/240 | 140/280 | 160/400 | 300/750 | 300/750 | 360/900 | - |
Tape Length (meters) | 609 | 609 | 680 | 820 | 846 | 846 | 960 | 960 | 960 | - |
Material | Metal Particle(MP) | Metal Particle(MP) | Metal Particle(MP) | Metal Particle(MP) | Metal Particle(MP) | Barrium ferite (BaFe) | Barrium ferite (BaFe) | Barrium ferite (BaFe) | Barrium ferite (BaFe) | - |
Variants | Read Write (RW) | Read Write (RW) | Read Write (RW), Write once Read Many (WORM) | Read Write (RW), Write once Read Many (WORM) | Read Write (RW), Write once Read Many (WORM) | Read Write (RW), Write once Read Many (WORM) | Read Write (RW), Write once Read Many (WORM) | Read Write (RW) | Read Write (RW), Write once Read Many (WORM) | - |
Archival Life | 30 Years | 30 Years | 30 Years | 30 Years | 30 Years | 30 Years | 30 Years | 30 Years | 30 Years | - |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty as specified by Manufacturer | Limited Lifetime Warranty as specified by Manufacturer | Limited Lifetime Warranty as specified by Manufacturer | Limited Lifetime Warranty as specified by Manufacturer | Limited Lifetime Warranty as specified by Manufacturer | Limited Lifetime Warranty as specified by Manufacturer | Limited Lifetime Warranty as specified by Manufacturer | Limited Lifetime Warranty as specified by Manufacturer | Limited Lifetime Warranty as specified by Manufacturer | Max 50 Cleanings Per Tape |