{"product_id":"ibm-lto-ultrium-5-1-5tb-3-0tb-data-cartridge-20-pack","title":"IBM LTO Ultrium 5 1.5TB\/3.0TB Data Cartridge 20 Pack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIBM LTO Ultrium 5 1.5TB\/3.0TB Data Cartridge 20 Pack\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIBM LTO Ultrium 5 data cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers enterprise-grade tape storage with 1.5 TB native capacity and up to 3 TB compressed capacity per cartridge. This 20-pack bundle is engineered for organizations requiring \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-capacity, cost-effective backup and archival solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e. With support for IBM Spectrum Archive and Linear Tape File System (LTFS) compatibility, this tape media provides reliable long-term data retention with up to 30-year archival life, making it ideal for compliance-driven environments and large-scale data centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 TB native capacity per cartridge with up to 3 TB compressed storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20-pack bundle reduces cartridge management and operational overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIBM Spectrum Archive compatible for seamless enterprise integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinear Tape File System (LTFS) support for flexible file access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-year archival lifespan for long-term data preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-reliability tape medium designed for LTO Ultrium Generation 5 drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces equipment, space, and labor costs for tape-based storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for backup, archival, and disaster recovery applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIBM STORAGE MEDIA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46X1290-20PK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Cartridges with Cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO Ultrium Generation 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFile System Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear Tape File System (LTFS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchive Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 30 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIBM Spectrum Archive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between native and compressed capacity on LTO Ultrium 5 cartridges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative capacity (1.5 TB) represents the uncompressed data storage, while compressed capacity (3.0 TB) assumes a 2:1 compression ratio. Actual compressed capacity depends on your data type and compression settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this IBM tape cartridge compatible with older LTO drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLTO Ultrium 5 cartridges are designed for LTO Ultrium Generation 5 drives. They offer backward compatibility with LTO Ultrium 4 drives for reading, but forward compatibility is not supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose IBM LTO Ultrium 5 for enterprise backup and archival?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIBM LTO Ultrium 5 tape media provides cost-effective, high-capacity storage with exceptional reliability and a 30-year archival lifespan. LTFS compatibility and Spectrum Archive support make it ideal for enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and compliance-driven data retention strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the 20-pack bundle reduce storage costs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20-pack cartridge bundle minimizes per-unit costs and reduces the number of individual cartridges to manage, lowering associated equipment, space, and labor expenses compared to purchasing cartridges individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IBM STORAGE MEDIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41603911024715,"sku":"46X1290-20PK","price":1132.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/IBM-LTO-Ultrium-5-1_5TB3_0TB-Data-Cartridge-20-Pack.jpg?v=1784821021","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/ibm-lto-ultrium-5-1-5tb-3-0tb-data-cartridge-20-pack","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}