IBM LTO 8 Ultrium 8 WORM Tape Cartridge 12TB/30TB
The IBM LTO 8 WORM tape cartridge (01PL042) is engineered for organizations requiring secure, long-term archival storage with write-once-read-many (WORM) protection. This Ultrium 8 data cartridge delivers up to 12TB of native uncompressed capacity and up to 30TB of compressed storage, making it ideal for compliance-driven backup, legal holds, and high-capacity data preservation. With native transfer rates of 360MB/sec and compressed speeds reaching 900MB/sec, this LTO 8 cartridge accelerates backup windows while maintaining data integrity for mission-critical archives.
Key Features
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12TB Native / 30TB Compressed Capacity — Maximum storage density for cost-effective archival solutions
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WORM Protection — Write-once-read-many technology ensures data immutability and regulatory compliance
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360MB/sec Native Transfer Rate — Fast backup and restore operations for enterprise environments
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900MB/sec Compressed Speed — Accelerated data transfer with compression-enabled systems
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Ultrium 8 Format — Industry-standard tape technology with broad ecosystem support
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Long-Term Data Preservation — 30-year archival lifespan for secure compliance storage
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Enterprise-Grade Reliability — Designed for mission-critical backup and disaster recovery
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
IBM Storage Media |
| Part Number |
01PL042 |
| Product Type |
LTO 8 Ultrium 8 WORM Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity |
12TB |
| Compressed Capacity |
30TB |
| Native Transfer Rate |
360MB/sec |
| Compressed Transfer Rate |
900MB/sec |
| Format |
Ultrium 8 |
| Data Protection |
WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) |
| Archival Lifespan |
30 years |
| Application |
Archival Storage, Compliance, Backup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WORM protection on an LTO 8 tape cartridge?
WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) technology prevents data from being overwritten or erased after initial write. This LTO 8 WORM cartridge ensures regulatory compliance for legal holds, financial records, and healthcare data by making archived content immutable and tamper-proof.
How much data can the IBM LTO 8 cartridge store?
The IBM LTO 8 Ultrium 8 cartridge provides 12TB of native uncompressed storage and up to 30TB when using data compression. This high capacity reduces the number of cartridges needed for large-scale archival projects, lowering total cost of ownership.
What are the transfer rates for this LTO 8 WORM tape?
This Ultrium 8 data cartridge supports 360MB/sec native transfer rates and 900MB/sec compressed speeds, enabling fast backup and restore operations while maintaining enterprise-grade performance for mission-critical archives.
Is the IBM LTO 8 cartridge suitable for long-term archival storage?
Yes. The IBM LTO 8 WORM tape cartridge is designed for 30-year archival lifespan, making it ideal for compliance storage, disaster recovery, and long-term data preservation in regulated industries including finance, healthcare, and legal services.
