{"product_id":"ibm-lto9-ultrium-9-worm-data-cartridge-02xw569","title":"IBM LTO9 Ultrium 9 WORM Data Cartridge 18TB\/45TB","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIBM LTO9 Ultrium 9 WORM Data Cartridge 18TB\/45TB\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIBM LTO9 Ultrium 9 WORM data cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for organizations requiring \u003cstrong\u003esecure, non-rewritable tape storage\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-term archival and compliance-driven environments. This write-once, read-many (WORM) cartridge delivers \u003cstrong\u003e18TB native capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e with up to 45TB compressed capacity, making it ideal for enterprises managing massive data retention requirements. With transfer rates of 400MB\/sec native and up to 1,000MB\/sec compressed, the LTO9 WORM cartridge ensures fast, reliable data protection for regulated industries including healthcare, finance, and government sectors.\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 \/ 45TB Compressed Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximum storage density for cost-effective archival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrite-Once, Read-Many (WORM) Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Prevents data modification or deletion for compliance assurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400MB\/sec Native Transfer Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fast data backup and recovery operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,000MB\/sec Compressed Transfer Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Accelerated performance with compression enabled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNinth-Generation LTO Ultrium\u003c\/strong\u003e — Latest tape technology for enterprise-grade reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Term Archival Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — 30+ year data retention lifespan for regulatory compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackward Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Works with LTO8 and earlier generation tape drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\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\u003e02XW569\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO Ultrium 9 WORM 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 (with 2.5:1 compression)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400MB\/sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000MB\/sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO Ultrium 9 (Ninth Generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrite-Once, Read-Many (WORM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Retention\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\u003eLTO9 drives; backward compatible with LTO8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-term archival, compliance storage, regulatory retention\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 a WORM data cartridge and why do I need it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eWORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tape storage medium that allows data to be written once and read multiple times, but never modified or erased. This technology is essential for organizations subject to regulatory compliance requirements such as HIPAA, SEC Rule 17a-4, and GDPR, where data immutability is mandatory. The IBM LTO9 WORM cartridge ensures your archived data remains tamper-proof and audit-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much data can the IBM LTO9 cartridge store?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIBM LTO9 Ultrium 9 cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e provides 18TB of native storage capacity. With data compression enabled (typically 2.5:1 ratio), you can store up to 45TB of compressed data, significantly reducing storage infrastructure costs while maintaining fast access speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the IBM LTO9 WORM cartridge compatible with older tape drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eLTO9 WORM cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e is backward compatible with LTO8 and earlier generation tape drives, though you'll achieve optimal performance and full capacity when used with LTO9-compatible drives. This flexibility allows for gradual infrastructure upgrades without replacing your entire tape library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat industries benefit most from LTO9 WORM tape storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganizations in healthcare, financial services, government, legal, and media industries rely on \u003cstrong\u003eLTO9 WORM cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e for secure, compliant long-term archival. The 30+ year data retention lifespan and immutable write-once technology make it ideal for regulatory retention policies and disaster recovery strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IBM STORAGE MEDIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41584171647051,"sku":"02XW569","price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/1049812696.jpg?v=1784828956","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/ibm-lto9-ultrium-9-worm-data-cartridge-02xw569","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}