ACTIDATA actiTape LTO Ultrium Media with Library Label Cleaning Cartridge

The ACTIDATA actiTape LTO Ultrium Media with Library Label Cleaning Cartridge is a professional-grade tape media kit designed for reliable data backup, archiving, and disaster recovery in automated tape libraries. This bundle includes one LTO-6 Ultrium data cartridge and one LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge (UCC), providing both high-capacity storage and essential drive maintenance in a single package. The data cartridge offers a native storage capacity of 2.5 TB and up to 6.25 TB with compression, ensuring ample space for critical business data. With hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption and WORM support, your data remains secure and tamper-proof. The cleaning cartridge supports up to 50 cleaning cycles and is compatible with all LTO Ultrium drives (LTO-1 to LTO-9), making it a versatile solution for maintaining drive performance and longevity.

Advantages

This kit simplifies procurement by combining a high-performance data cartridge with a universal cleaning cartridge, reducing the need for separate purchases. The LTO-6 technology delivers fast data transfer rates of up to 160 MB/s native and 400 MB/s compressed, minimizing backup windows. The barium ferrite (BaFe) media material ensures exceptional signal stability and an archival life of over 30 years, making it ideal for long-term data retention. The cleaning cartridge helps prevent read/write errors and extends the life of your tape drives, ensuring consistent reliability.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data centers and IT departments requiring automated tape library solutions
• Backup and archiving of large datasets, including databases, virtual machine images, and multimedia files
• Disaster recovery planning with off-site storage of critical data
• Organizations needing compliance with data retention regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

Key specifications

• Tape Technology: LTO Ultrium 6 (LTO-6)
• Native Storage Capacity: 2.5 TB
• Compressed Storage Capacity: Up to 6.25 TB (2.5:1 compression)
• Native Data Transfer Rate: Up to 160 MB/s
• Compressed Data Transfer Rate: Up to 400 MB/s
• Included Data Cartridge: 1x LTO-6 Ultrium Data Cartridge
• Included Cleaning Cartridge: 1x LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge (UCC)
• Cleaning Cartridge Lifespan: Up to 50 cleaning cycles
• Data Cartridge Format: Rewritable
• WORM Support: Yes
• Encryption Support: Hardware-based AES 256-bit
• Archival Life: 30+ years
• Media Material: Barium Ferrite (BaFe)
• Compatibility (Data Cartridge): LTO-6 drives (read/write), LTO-7 drives (read-only), LTO-5 drives (read-only)
• Compatibility (Cleaning Cartridge): All LTO Ultrium drives (LTO-1 to LTO-9)
• Cartridge Color (LTO-6 Data): Blue
• Error Rate: 1 x 10^19 bits read
• Durability: Designed for high-volume backup and archival
• Intended Use: Data backup, archiving, disaster recovery
• Library Compatibility: Yes, suitable for automated tape libraries

Recommendations

For optimal performance and longevity, use this cleaning cartridge after every 50 hours of drive operation or as recommended by your drive manufacturer. Pair with LTO-6 compatible tape drives for full read/write capability. Store cartridges in a clean, dust-free environment with controlled temperature and humidity to maximize archival life.