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Single Quantum LTO Ultrium 5 data cartridge in light grey plastic shell

Quantum

Quantum MR-L5MQN-01 LTO Ultrium 5 Backup Media 1.5/3.0TB 1 Pack

SKU CH-B82Y-8HGHS MPN MR-L5MQN-01

LTO Ultrium 5 cartridge stores 1.5TB native or 3.0TB compressed with a 280MB/s transfer rate and up to 30-year archival life

  • Total capacity1.5/3.0 TB
  • Media formatLTO Ultrium 5
  • Pack quantity1 Pack
  • Key featuresLTO-5 Drive Type Compressed Capacity: 3.0 TB Native Capacity
  • Up to 1.5TB native capacity stores large datasets
  • Compressed 3.0TB capacity doubles effective storage
  • 280MB/s transfer rate speeds backup windows
  • 30-year archival life protects long-term records
  • WORM function meets compliance requirements

Quantum LTO-5 Cartridge

This single Quantum LTO Ultrium 5 cartridge stores up to 1.5TB native or 3.0TB compressed data. It is built for LTO-5 tape drives and targets organisations that archive large datasets offline. The tape offers a 280MB per sec transfer rate and an estimated 30-year archival life.

Archive-Focused Users

It suits IT teams needing regulatory-compliant WORM storage or long-term retention with low error rates. Buyers requiring random-access speed, daily incremental backups, or capacities beyond 3.0TB compressed should evaluate disk or cloud alternatives instead.

LTO-5 Drive Compatibility

This media functions only in LTO-5 drives and cannot be written in older LTO generations. Verify that your library or standalone unit supports the LTO Ultrium 5 format before purchase.

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Price $32.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameQuantum
Model nameMR-L5MQN-01
Total capacity1.5/3.0 TB
Size & build
Shipping weight0.27 kg
Package size114 × 107 × 28 mm
In the box
Pack quantity1 Pack
More details
Media formatLTO Ultrium 5

Questions about this item

Should I count on the 1.5TB native or the 3.0TB compressed capacity when planning my backups?

Plan on the 1.5TB native figure; the 3.0TB compressed total depends on how well your data compresses and is not guaranteed.

What does the 280MB per sec transfer rate mean once the cartridge is in my LTO-5 drive?

It is the maximum streaming speed the tape can sustain; real-world throughput will be lower if the drive waits for data or performs frequent repositioning.

Does the LTO Ultrium 5 interface limit the 280MB per sec rate in any way?

The LTO-5 specification defines that 280MB per sec native ceiling, so the cartridge cannot exceed it regardless of drive firmware or host bus speed.

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