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Sony

Sony LTX800G LTO Ultrium 4 backup media 800GB/1.6TB

SKU CH-MPWJ-GNEXS MPN LTX800G

Half-inch LTO Ultrium 4 cartridge stores 800 GB native or 1.6 TB compressed at 120 MB/s native and 240 MB/s compressed transfer rates

  • Total capacityNative Capacity: 800 GB Compressed Capacity: 1,600 GB (1.6 T
  • Media formatLTO Ultrium 4
  • Pack quantity1 Pack
  • Key featuresConfiguration: SFF 1/2 in Media Technology: Metal Particle W
  • 800 GB native capacity fits large backups on a single cartridge
  • 6 TB compressed capacity doubles effective storage when data compresses well
  • 120 MB/s native transfer rate moves data quickly during backup windows
  • 240 MB/s compressed transfer rate accelerates restores of compressible data
  • 2600 ft tape length provides the media length specified for LTO Ultrium 4 format

LTO Ultrium 4 cartridge capacity

This LTO Ultrium 4 tape cartridge provides 800GB native capacity and 1.6TB compressed capacity for backup and archival workloads. The metal-particle media is formatted in a half-inch SFF configuration. A single cartridge is supplied in each pack.

Suits LTO 4 drives needing 800GB native media

Organisations running LTO 4 tape drives that require 800GB native cartridges will find this media compatible. Buyers who need higher native capacity or WORM functionality should look at other media types. Drives that only accept earlier LTO generations cannot use these cartridges.

120MB/s native transfer rate

The cartridge delivers a native transfer rate of 120MB/s and a compressed transfer rate of 240MB/s. This throughput determines how quickly backup jobs complete on supported drives. Match the drive's rated speed to avoid bottlenecks.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Backup Disks & Cartridges, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $17.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 136 comparable items (median $47.99).
Total capacity Native Capacity: 800 GB Compressed Capacity: 1,600 GB (1.6 TB)
Typical for this category: the median of 23 items is 800 GB.
Price per TB $22.49 per TB
Pricier than about 60% of the 16 comparable items (median $18.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Model nameLTX800G
Total capacityNative Capacity: 800 GB
Compressed Capacity: 1,600 GB (1.6 TB)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.26 kg
Package size116 × 110 × 28 mm
In the box
Pack quantity1 Pack
More details
Media formatLTO Ultrium 4

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the tape is writing at the rated 120 MB/s native speed after installation?

Run a backup job and compare the throughput reported by your LTO-4 drive software; it should sustain about 120 MB/s native or 240 MB/s with compression enabled.

What comes in the package and do I need anything else to start archiving?

The pack contains one 1/2" LTO Ultrium 4 cartridge with 800 GB native capacity; you will need a compatible LTO-4 drive and backup software.

Should I choose this 800 GB native cartridge or a different capacity for my LTO-4 library?

This is the standard LTO-4 capacity; select it if your drive supports LTO Ultrium 4 and you need 800 GB native or 1.6 TB compressed per tape.

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