Quantum LTO Ultrium 6 WORM Data Cartridge - 2.5 TB Native / 6.25 TB Compressed

LTO Ultrium 6 WORM data cartridge delivers 2.5 TB native storage capacity, expanding to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression. This write-once-read-many tape ensures immutable, tamper-proof archiving for regulatory compliance and long-term data preservation.

Advantages

WORM technology guarantees data cannot be altered or erased after writing, meeting strict legal and compliance requirements. Barium Ferrite media provides superior magnetic stability and durability, supporting up to 1,000,000 passes. The LTO-CM cartridge memory chip enables fast media health checks and enhances automation efficiency.

Suitable for

• Regulatory compliance archiving in finance, healthcare, and government
• Long-term retention of critical business records and digital assets
• Backup and disaster recovery in LTO-6 tape libraries and drives
• Offline, air-gapped storage for ransomware protection

Key specifications

• Native capacity: 2.5 TB; compressed capacity: 6.25 TB (2.5:1)
• Native transfer rate: 160 MB/s; compressed: up to 400 MB/s
• WORM (Write Once Read Many) media for immutable archiving
• Barium Ferrite (BaFe) particles for high durability
• Cartridge memory (LTO-CM) for fast media identification
• Archival life: 30+ years under proper storage
• Form factor: 3.5-inch data cartridge

Recommendations

For organizations needing compliant, tamper-proof storage with proven LTO reliability, this Quantum WORM cartridge is an excellent choice. Pair with LTO-6 tape drives and libraries for automated, high-capacity archiving.