Cleaning cartridge
All generations contain 1/2-inch, dual-coat, magnetic tape.
Table 1. Media drive compatibility
Tape Cartridge LTO 9 Drive LTO 8 Drive LTO 7 Drive LTO 6 Drive LTO 5 Drive LTO 4 Drive LTO 3 Drive LTO 2 Drive LTO 1 Drive
Ultrium 9 Read/write
Ultrium 8 Read/write Read/write
Ultrium M8 Read/write
Ultrium 7 Read/write Read/write
Ultrium 6 Read/write Read/write
Ultrium 5 Read only Read/write Read/write
Ultrium 4 Read only Read/write Read/write
Ultrium 3 Read only Read/write Read/write
Ultrium 2 Read only Read/write Read/write
Ultrium 1 Read only Read/write Read/write
Table 2. Media Information
LTO Generation Native Data Capacity
Application
Design Capacity
Bar code Label
1
Load/Unload
Cycles
Recording Format
2
Color
Ultrium 9 18 TB (45 TB at 2.5:1
compression)
17.4 TB xxxxxxL9
WORM: xxxxxxLZ
20,000 Reads and writes data on 8960
tracks, 32 tracks at a time.
Teal
WORM: Teal and Silvery
gray
Ultrium 8 12 TB (30 TB at 2.5:1
compression)
11.6 TB xxxxxxL8
WORM: xxxxxxLY
20,000 Reads and writes data on 6656
tracks, 32 tracks at a time.
Burgundy
WORM: Burgundy and
Silvery gray
Ultrium M8
3
9 TB (22.5 TB at 2.5:1
compression)
8.37 TB xxxxxxM8 20,000 Reads and writes data on 3584
tracks, 32 tracks at a time.
Purple
Ultrium 7 6 TB (15 TB at 2.5:1
compression)
NA xxxxxxL7
WORM: xxxxxxLX
20,000 Reads and writes data on 3584
tracks, 32 tracks at a time.
Purple
WORM: Purple and Silvery
gray
Ultrium 6 2.5 TB (6.25 TB at 2.5:1
compression)
NA xxxxxxL6
WORM:
xxxxxxLW
20,000 Reads and writes data on 2176
tracks, 16 tracks at a time.
Black
WORM: Black and Silvery
gray
Ultrium 5 1.5 TB (3 TB at 2:1
compression)
NA xxxxxxL5
WORM: xxxxxxLV
20,000 Reads and writes data on 1280
tracks, 16 tracks at a time.
Burgundy
WORM: with Slate Gray
Ultrium 4 800 GB (1.6 TB at 2:1
compression)
NA xxxxxxL4 WORM:
xxxxxxLU
20,000 Reads and writes data on 896
tracks, 16 tracks at a time.
Green WORM:Green and
Silvery gray
Ultrium 3 400 GB (800 GB at 2:1
compression)
NA xxxxxxL3 WORM:
xxxxxxLT
10,000 Reads and writes data on 704
tracks, 16 tracks at a time.
Slate Blue WORM:Slate
Blue and Silvery gray
Ultrium 2 200 GB (400 GB at 2:1
compression)
NA xxxxxxL2 10,000 Reads and writes data on 512
tracks, 8 tracks at a time.
Purple
Ultrium 1 100 GB (200 GB at 2:1
compression)
NA xxxxxxL1 5000 Reads and writes data on 384
tracks, 8 tracks at a time.
Black
1
You can order tape cartridges with the bar code labels included, or you can order custom labels. To obtain tape cartridges and bar code labels, see Ordering media
supplies.
2
When tape is processed in the cartridges, Ultrium tape drives use a linear, serpentine recording format.
3
LTO type M cartridge (M8)
Tip: For additional information, see LTO media section.
Planning
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The LTO tape drive requires an environment able to accommodate the appropriate space, power, location, and other technical specifications. Use this section as a
reference for onsite requirements to allow for optimum operation of the drive.
Acclimation
Tape storage equipment must be gradually acclimated to the surrounding environment to prevent condensation.
Location requirements
Information for planning the installation and layout of your LTO tape drive, including various specifications for optimal performance.
Host requirements
The drive is supported by a wide variety of servers, operating systems, and adapters. Many ways to determine the servers and software that supports this drive are
available.
Acclimation
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Tape storage equipment must be gradually acclimated to the surrounding environment to prevent condensation.
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