Blank data tape Fujifilm Cartridge Fuji LTO8 Ultrium 12TB 30TB 1.27 cm

FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium 8 (LTO8) data cartridges are blank magnetic tape media designed for high-capacity backup and long-term archiving. The cartridge provides a native capacity of 12 TB and up to 30 TB compressed, with a native transfer rate of 360 MB/s and a compressed transfer rate of 750 MB/s. The tape is 1.27 cm wide, 960 m long and 5.6 µm thick, offering long archival life and suitability for storing cold data that is infrequently accessed.

Advantages

LTO8 cartridges deliver high storage density and fast sustained transfer rates suitable for large-scale backups. Their offline, removable nature reduces exposure to online threats and system failures, and magnetic tape typically offers a long archival life suitable for multi-decade retention. Compared with disk-based storage, tape can provide lower total cost of ownership for long-term, large-volume data retention and improved energy efficiency when stored offline.

Suitable for

• Long-term archiving of large datasets
• Cold data storage and infrequently accessed backups
• Enterprise backup workflows and tape library systems
• Disaster recovery archives and offline data retention

Key specifications

• Brand: Fujifilm
• Model: LTO Ultrium 8 (LTO8)
• MPN: 16551221
• EAN: 4547410364828
• Native capacity: 12 TB (12000 GB)
• Compressed capacity: up to 30 TB
• Native transfer rate: 360 MB/s
• Compressed transfer rate: 750 MB/s
• Tape width: 1.27 cm
• Tape length: 960 m
• Tape thickness: 5.6 µm

How to use

Insert the FUJIFILM LTO8 cartridge into a compatible LTO8 drive or tape library following the drive manufacturer's loading procedure. Use backup or archiving software that supports LTO format and the native/compressed capacities indicated by your hardware and software. Verify successful write and read operations by performing initial test backups and periodic integrity checks according to your retention policy.

Recommendations

Store cartridges in a controlled environment away from extreme temperature, humidity, dust and magnetic sources. Label cartridges clearly and maintain a catalog or inventory in your backup management system. Follow vendor guidelines for cleaning drives, performing periodic verification, and rotating media to ensure reliable long-term access.