IBM LTO Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge 18TB/45TB
The IBM LTO Ultrium 9 data cartridge (02XW568) is engineered for enterprises requiring massive-capacity, long-term data storage solutions. With 18TB native capacity or up to 45TB compressed capacity, this LTO-9 cartridge delivers exceptional value for archival, backup, and compliance-driven storage environments. Organizations managing petabyte-scale data archives benefit from LTO Ultrium 9's proven reliability, cost-effectiveness, and superior data transfer performance. Whether you're consolidating legacy tape libraries or building next-generation archival infrastructure, the IBM LTO9 cartridge provides the high-capacity storage foundation your enterprise needs.
Key Features
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18TB Native Capacity — Store uncompressed data without compression overhead
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45TB Compressed Capacity — Maximize storage efficiency with advanced compression technology
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400 MB/sec Uncompressed Transfer Speed — Fast native data throughput for rapid backup and restore operations
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1,000 MB/sec Compressed Transfer Speed — Lightning-fast performance with compression enabled
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LTO-9 Technology — Latest-generation tape format for enterprise-grade reliability
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Long-Term Data Preservation — 30-year archival lifespan for compliance and regulatory requirements
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Enterprise-Grade Reliability — WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability for immutable backups
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Cost-Effective Archival — Lowest cost-per-TB for large-scale data retention
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Manufacturer |
IBM STORAGE MEDIA |
| Part Number |
02XW568 |
| Product Type |
LTO Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity |
18TB |
| Compressed Capacity |
45TB |
| Uncompressed Transfer Speed |
400 MB/sec |
| Compressed Transfer Speed |
1,000 MB/sec |
| Format Generation |
LTO-9 |
| Data Retention Period |
30 years |
| Backward Compatibility |
LTO-8 readable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between native and compressed capacity on the IBM LTO9 cartridge?
Native capacity (18TB) represents uncompressed data storage, while compressed capacity (45TB) assumes a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Actual compressed capacity depends on your data type and compression algorithms used by your backup software.
Is the IBM LTO Ultrium 9 compatible with older LTO tape drives?
The LTO-9 cartridge is backward compatible with LTO-8 drives for reading purposes. However, for optimal performance and full capacity utilization, use LTO-9 compatible tape drives and libraries.
How long can data be stored on an IBM LTO9 data cartridge?
IBM LTO Ultrium 9 cartridges support 30-year data retention, making them ideal for long-term archival, regulatory compliance, and disaster recovery scenarios where data must be preserved for decades.
What are the best use cases for LTO Ultrium 9 storage?
LTO-9 cartridges excel in enterprise backup and recovery, compliance archival, medical imaging storage, financial records retention, and large-scale data center tape libraries where cost-per-TB and reliability are critical.
