IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge

High-capacity tape media designed for reliability and longevity

Feature Benefits
2.5 TB native cartridge capacity
Up to 6.25 TB capacity with 2.5:1 data compression
  • Reduces the number of cartridges and amount of equipment, space and labor associated with tape-based data storage
  • Drives storage efficiencies and helps contain infrastructure costs
Tape cartridge portability
  • Facilitates remote, offline data storage for superior protection from natural or manmade threats
  • Reduces risk of data loss or corruption
Linear Tape File System support†
  • Enables data file search and retrieval using directory tree structures and drag-and-drop techniques
  • Significantly enhances data access and retrieval
  • Potentially reduces or eliminates software licensing costs and dependencies for data retrieval from tape
Adherence to Linear Tape-Open Ultrium 6 standard
  • Ensures compatibility with LTO Ultrium 6 vendors’ tape drive and automation products
  • Reduces data storage investment risk by utilizing open standards-based tape technology

† When used on LTO 5 and newer tape drives