Quantum LTO-Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge

Experience enterprise-grade reliability and scalable protection for your most valuable digital assets with the Quantum LTO-Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge. Built on the cutting edge of LTO-9 technology, this single 1-pack cartridge delivers substantial native capacity, impressive compressed storage potential, and a durable design optimized for long-term retention. It’s the backbone of modern backup, archival, and disaster-recovery workflows, offering seamless compatibility with current-generation tape drives while supporting efficient data management across multi-tier storage environments. Whether you’re safeguarding financial records, media projects, research datasets, or regulatory archives, this data cartridge is engineered to keep data safe, accessible, and recoverable when you need it most.

• Unmatched capacity and efficiency: 18 TB native capacity with up to 45 TB compressed, enabling large-scale backups and enduring retention without expanding your hardware footprint. This translates to fewer reels, reduced management overhead, and streamlined offsite storage processes for organizations that handle vast data volumes.
• Next-generation reliability: LTO-9 technology is designed for long-term data preservation, delivering consistent media integrity over multiple lifecycle passes. With robust error-correction and durable media construction, it supports dependable restores and helps protect critical information against data loss during transfer, storage, and retrieval.
• Seamless compatibility: Specifically engineered to work with LTO-9 drives and libraries, ensuring smooth integration into existing backup and archival infrastructures. This compatibility minimizes compatibility testing, accelerates deployment, and allows you to upgrade your storage landscape with confidence.
• Durable media construction: The Quantum LTO-Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge features a rugged, protective casing and a high-quality magnetic tape substrate designed for repeated write/read cycles, handling in data centers, and safe storage in offsite facilities. Its design helps reduce cleaning cycles and drive wear, contributing to lower maintenance costs over time.
• Optimized for cost-efficiency: A scalable, cost-effective backup and archival solution that lowers total cost of ownership while delivering strong data protection, fast restores, and predictable performance. The high data density of LTO-9 media makes it a prudent choice for organizations seeking to balance budget with reliability and speed.

Technical Details of Quantum LTO-Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge

• Product: Quantum LTO-Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge
• Media Type: LTO Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge
• Native Capacity: 18 TB
• Compressed Capacity: 45 TB
• Tape Length: 3395.67 ft
• Package Size: 1 Pack
• Usage Scenarios: Data Backup, Archival, Disaster Recovery, and Long-Term Preservation
• Compatibility: LTO-9 drives and libraries designed for Ultrium generation storage

How to install Quantum LTO-Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge

• Prepare your hardware: Verify that you have an LTO-9 compatible tape drive or library that is powered on and ready for media insertion. Ensure firmware and backup software support LTO-9 media.
• Inspect and handle with care: Hold the cartridge by the ends and avoid touching the tape surface. Keep the cartridge in its protective case when not in use to prevent dust or contaminants from adhering to the magnetic layer.
• Open the drive properly: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to open the drive slot or cartridge bay. Do not force the cartridge into a misaligned slot or drive door.
• Insert the cartridge correctly: Slide the Quantum LTO-Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge into the drive until it is fully seated and the drive acknowledges the media. Ensure the label side is facing outward and that you are inserting the correct media into the appropriate drive or slot.
• Verify operation and label: Confirm that the drive recognizes the cartridge in the media queue or library management software. Apply clear labeling for future identification, and perform an initial verification or a small read/write test to ensure data integrity.
• Storage and rotation: After use, store the cartridge in a protected environment and follow your organization’s media rotation policy to balance availability with archival longevity. Regularly reseat or replace media as part of a compliant backup lifecycle.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What capacity does the Quantum LTO-Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge offer? A: It provides 18 TB of native capacity, with up to 45 TB of compressed storage, enabling efficient, scalable backups for large datasets.
• Q: Is this cartridge compatible with all LTO-9 drives? A: It is designed for use with LTO-9 capable drives and libraries. Always verify compatibility with your specific drive model and firmware version before deployment.
• Q: How should I store LTO media to maximize longevity? A: Store cartridges in a cool, dry, and stable environment away from strong magnetic fields and direct sunlight. Keep them in protective cases and upright when possible to reduce physical stress and dust exposure.
• Q: Can I reuse an LTO-9 cartridge? A: Yes, LTO media is designed for multiple backup, verification, and restore cycles. Handle cartridges carefully and follow the drive manufacturer’s guidelines for reuse and lifecycle management.
• Q: Do cartridges provide encryption or WORM features? A: Encryption and WORM capabilities are typically features of the drive and software, not the cartridge itself. Check your backup solution and drive capabilities to enable and manage these security features.
• Q: What are typical use cases for the Quantum LTO-Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge? A: Common use cases include enterprise backup for disaster recovery, long-term archival of regulatory or historical datasets, media asset preservation for production pipelines, and migratory workflows moving data from older LTO generations to LTO-9 for future-proof storage.
• Q: How can I ensure data integrity with LTO-9 media? A: Combine high-quality media with proper environmental controls, routine drive maintenance, regular media rotation schedules, and verification steps in your backup software to ensure reliable restores and data integrity over time.