IBM LTO 5 CARTRIDGE – 1.5 / 3TB

FEATURES • High Capacity Storage - Provides 1.5TB native and up to 3.0TB compressed storage, giving you ample space for large backups and archives. • Reliable Enterprise Media - Built to IBM’s stringent LTO-5 Ultrium standards for long-term data integrity and dependable performance. • Advanced Tape Technology: - Uses Linear Serpentine Recording with metal-particle tape, ensuring efficient data recording and retrieval. • Broad Compatibility - Works seamlessly with LTO-5 Ultrium tape drives and libraries, making it a flexible choice for many backup environments. • Long-Term Archival Life - Designed for multi-decade data retention (up to ~30 years under proper storage conditions), ideal for compliance and archival use. SPECIFICATIONS • Media Type: LTO-5 Ultrium Magnetic Tape • Native Capacity: 1.5 TB • Open System Compressed Capacity (2:1): 3.0 TB • System Compressed Capacity (3:1): Up to 4.5 TB (Application-dependent) • Tape Technology / Format: Linear Tape-Open (LTO-5), Linear Serpentine Recording • Tape Length: 846 m • Dimensions (H × W × D): 21.5 mm × 105.4 mm × 102.0 mm • Weight: Approx. 200 g • Cartridge Durability: Enterprise-grade metal-particle media with reinforced cartridge shell • Load / Unload Cycles: Up to 5,000 cycles • Archive Life Expectancy: Up to 30 years (under recommended storage conditions) • Operating Temp. Range: 10 °C to 45 °C • Operating Humidity Range: 10% to 80% RH (non-condensing) • Relative Humidity (Wet Bulb Max): 26 °C • Safety: Complies with international LTO Ultrium and data-storage safety standards • Drive Support: Compatible with LTO-5 Ultrium tape drives and libraries • Usage: Enterprise backup, data archiving, disaster recovery, and long-term data retention