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Twenty new LTO9 tape cartridges in a pack

IBM

IBM LTO9 Media 20 Pack 18TB 45TB Server Accessory

SKU CH-MBEY-3DYYB MPN LTO9 Media - 20 Pack

Twenty cartridges provide 18 TB native and up to 45 TB compressed capacity for long-term server archiving

  • 18 TB native capacity per cartridge
  • 20 cartridges included in the pack
  • Up to 45 TB compressed storage per cartridge
  • Tape cartridge portability for offline transport
  • Supports IBM Storage Archive for file-based access

20-pack LTO9 tape cartridges

This set contains twenty new LTO9 cartridges, each providing 18TB of native storage and up to 45TB when compressed. It is intended for organisations that run IBM tape libraries and need offline, portable media for long-term data retention.

Scaling from smaller tape libraries

The pack replaces multiple smaller cartridge orders and suits sites moving from lower-capacity LTO generations to the Ultrium 9 format. The jump is worthwhile when backup windows shrink and the number of physical cartridges must stay low.

Sustained archive workloads

Cartridges are written sequentially at the drive’s native streaming rate, so sustained throughput depends on the library hardware rather than the media itself. Offline shelf life remains the primary design goal, not random-access speed.

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Price $1,869.99
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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.36 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What tape drive generation is required for the 18TB native capacity cartridges?

The cartridges follow the Linear Tape-Open Ultrium 9 standard and require an LTO-9 drive for full native capacity.

How should the cartridge label be applied to avoid library read errors?

Use the supplied label option and affix it squarely within the recessed label area so the library scanner reads it on the first pass.

When should a cartridge from this 20-pack be retired from the rotation?

Retire a cartridge when the drive logs repeated write errors or when the media life counter approaches the rated pass limit.

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