Blank data tape IBM LTO Ultrium 7 Data Cartridge 6 TB

The IBM LTO Ultrium 7 Data Cartridge is a blank data tape with a native capacity of 6 TB and a tape length of 960 m. With a tape thickness of 5.6 µm and a width of 105 mm, this cartridge is designed for high-density backup and archiving, providing durable, long-term offline storage for critical data.

Advantages

This LTO Ultrium 7 cartridge supports tape portability for secure offline storage, reducing exposure to online threats and lowering the risk of data loss or corruption. It adheres to the LTO-7 open standard, ensuring compatibility with LTO Ultrium 7 drives and automation systems. The cartridge is available in rewritable and WORM variants and can be fitted with blank, custom or RFID-embedded labels. IBM Spectrum Archive support enables file-level browsing and drag-and-drop access when paired with compatible systems, improving data retrieval workflows.

Suitable for

• Long-term backup and archival storage
• Offline cold storage to protect against cyber threats and system failures
• Large-scale data retention for compliance and regulatory needs
• Data migration between tape libraries and autonomous storage environments

Key specifications

• Native capacity: 6000 GB (6 TB)
• Tape length: 960 m
• Tape thickness: 5.6 µm
• Tape width: 105 mm
• Weight: 0.2 kg
• Product colour: Blue, Black
• MPN: 38L7302

How to use

Install the cartridge into a compatible LTO Ultrium 7 tape drive or automation library following the drive manufacturer’s insertion procedure. For systems using IBM Spectrum Archive, configure the software to index the cartridge content to enable directory-style browsing and drag-and-drop file access. Use the appropriate cartridge type (rewritable or WORM) depending on whether you require overwrite capability or write-once retention.

Recommendations

Store cartridges in a controlled environment away from extreme temperature, humidity, dust and magnetic fields. Handle media by the cartridge housing, label cartridges clearly, and follow your organisation’s backup schedule and retention policies to ensure reliable long-term data protection.