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Rectangular dark cartridge with IBM label and model 38L7302

IBM

IBM 38L7302 LTO Ultrium 7 Data Cartridge 6TB backup media

SKU CH-ABBW-6TMYJ MPN 38L7302

LTO Ultrium 7 cartridge stores 6 TB native with up to 15 TB compressed capacity

  • Media formatLTO Ultrium 7
  • Key featuresMedia type: Linear serpentine recording half-inch cartridge
  • 6 TB native capacity stores massive datasets
  • Up to 15 TB compressed capacity maximises storage efficiency
  • 960 m tape length enables extended backup sessions
  • 6 µm total thickness ensures reliable media durability
  • Linear serpentine recording delivers consistent data integrity

IBM LTO Ultrium 7 Data Cartridge 6TB

The IBM 38L7302 is a Linear Tape-Open Ultrium 7 cartridge designed for long-term data preservation. It provides 6 TB of native storage capacity for backup and archive workflows. The half-inch tape uses linear serpentine recording across 960 m of media.

Suits organisations needing high-capacity offline

This cartridge fits environments that rely on LTO-7 drives and IBM Spectrum Archive for scalable, portable data protection. It is not intended for random-access workloads or systems without a compatible LTO-7 tape drive. Buyers needing instant file retrieval should consider disk-based alternatives.

Verify your library or drive supports LTO Ultrium

Confirm the hardware accepts 6 TB native cartridges and can handle 5.6 µm tape thickness. Ensure backup software is licensed for LTO-7 formats and that compression settings align with the 2.5:1 ratio for maximum capacity. Check physical slot count if automating multi-cartridge jobs.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Model name38L7302
Size & build
Shipping weight0.27 kg
Package size119 × 107 × 30 mm
More details
Media formatLTO Ultrium 7

Questions about this item

What LTO drive generation is required to write to this 38L7302 cartridge?

This cartridge uses LTO Ultrium 7 format and requires an LTO-7 or later tape drive for read and write operation.

Can I read cartridges written on earlier LTO drives with this media?

LTO-7 drives can read LTO-6 and LTO-5 cartridges, but this LTO-7 cartridge cannot be written in older LTO-6 or LTO-5 drives.

How do I verify the cartridge reached its rated 6 TB native capacity after a backup job?

Check the backup software or drive log for the native data written; a successful fill should report approximately 6 TB before any 2.5:1 compression is applied.

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