{"product_id":"ibm-lto-ultrium-6-2-5tb-6-25tb-barium-tape","title":"IBM LTO Ultrium-6 2.5TB\/6.25TB Barium Tape Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIBM LTO Ultrium-6 2.5TB\/6.25TB Barium Tape Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIBM LTO Ultrium-6 tape cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers enterprise-grade data backup and archival storage with native capacity of 2.5TB, expandable to 6.25TB with compression. Designed for organizations requiring \u003cstrong\u003ereliable long-term data retention\u003c\/strong\u003e, this barium-based tape media ensures data integrity across decades of storage. Perfect for data centers, backup administrators, and IT teams managing large-scale archival operations, the Ultrium-6 format provides cost-effective capacity with industry-leading reliability and compatibility across IBM and third-party LTO drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative capacity of 2.5TB with 6.25TB compressed storage capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarium ferrite coating for superior data durability and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull backward and forward compatibility with LTO Ultrium-5 and Ultrium-7 drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced error correction and data verification technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for WORM (Write Once Read Many) compliance and regulatory requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended shelf life exceeding 30 years for archival applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class performance for mission-critical backup workflows\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\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO Ultrium-6 Tape Cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00V7590-5\/PK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.25TB (2.5:1 ratio)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarium Ferrite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO Ultrium Generation 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160MB\/s native\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchival Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 drives\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-6 tape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative capacity (2.5TB) represents the actual data storage without compression. Compressed capacity (6.25TB) assumes a 2.5:1 compression ratio, which varies based on your data type. Text and structured data compress better, while already-compressed formats (video, images) may achieve lower ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does data remain readable on IBM LTO Ultrium-6 barium tape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIBM LTO Ultrium-6 barium cartridges maintain data integrity for 30+ years under proper storage conditions (cool, dry environment). This makes them ideal for long-term archival, compliance storage, and disaster recovery applications requiring decades of data preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the IBM LTO Ultrium-6 compatible with older and newer LTO drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Ultrium-6 cartridge offers full backward compatibility with LTO-5 drives (read\/write) and forward compatibility with LTO-7 drives (read-only). This flexibility protects your investment and simplifies multi-generation tape library environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes barium ferrite coating superior for tape storage media?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarium ferrite provides enhanced magnetic stability, superior durability against environmental stress, and improved data retention compared to earlier oxide formulations. This results in fewer read errors, longer archival life, and better performance in demanding backup and compliance scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IBM STORAGE MEDIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41584146939979,"sku":"00V7590-5\/PK","price":411.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/02xw568l_201.jpg?v=1784828853","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/ibm-lto-ultrium-6-2-5tb-6-25tb-barium-tape","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}