{"product_id":"ibm-lto-ultrium-9-data-cartridge-18tb-45tb","title":"IBM LTO Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge 18TB\/45TB 02XW568","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIBM LTO Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge 18TB\/45TB\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIBM LTO Ultrium 9 data cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e (02XW568) is engineered for enterprises requiring massive-capacity, long-term data storage solutions. With \u003cstrong\u003e18TB native capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e or up to \u003cstrong\u003e45TB compressed capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18TB Native Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Store uncompressed data without compression overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45TB Compressed Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximize storage efficiency with advanced compression technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 MB\/sec Uncompressed Transfer Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fast native data throughput for rapid backup and restore operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,000 MB\/sec Compressed Transfer Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lightning-fast performance with compression enabled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLTO-9 Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Latest-generation tape format for enterprise-grade reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Term Data Preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e — 30-year archival lifespan for compliance and regulatory requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Grade Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e — WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability for immutable backups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost-Effective Archival\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lowest cost-per-TB for large-scale data retention\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\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\u003e02XW568\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncompressed Transfer Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 MB\/sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Transfer Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 MB\/sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat Generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Retention Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackward Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-8 readable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\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 the IBM LTO9 cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the IBM LTO Ultrium 9 compatible with older LTO tape drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long can data be stored on an IBM LTO9 data cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIBM 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the best use cases for LTO Ultrium 9 storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLTO-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IBM STORAGE MEDIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41584171515979,"sku":"02XW568","price":193.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/6948373.jpg?v=1784820905","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/ibm-lto-ultrium-9-data-cartridge-18tb-45tb","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}