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TDK LTO Ultrium 4 tape cartridge, dark rectangular cartridge with label

TDK

TDK 48989 LTO Ultrium 4 Backup Media 800/1600GB

SKU CH-23J6-RA9R0 MPN 48989

LTO Ultrium 4 tape cartridge holding 800 GB native or 1600 GB compressed for backup and archive

  • Total capacity800/1600 GB
  • Media formatLTO Ultrium 4
  • LTO Ultrium 4 format stores 800 GB native or 1600 GB compressed
  • 800 GB native capacity backs up large datasets on a single cartridge
  • 1600 GB compressed capacity doubles effective storage with 2:1 compression
  • Model 48989 identifies the exact TDK cartridge for reordering and inventory
  • New condition guarantees full manufacturer specifications and shelf life

TDK LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Cartridge

The TDK 48989 is an LTO Ultrium 4 data cartridge built for linear tape backup and archiving. It suits IT teams and small businesses that need reliable offline copies of critical files.

800/1600GB Native and Compressed Capacity

The cartridge offers 800GB native capacity and 1600GB when hardware compression is enabled by the drive. This doubles effective storage for compressible data sets without changing media handling.

Verify Drive Generation and Firmware

Confirm your library or standalone drive supports LTO Ultrium 4 media before purchase. Older LTO-3 drives cannot write this generation and newer drives may require a firmware update for full compatibility.

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Price $21.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTDK
Model name48989
Total capacity800/1600 GB
Size & build
Shipping weight0.26 kg
Package size122 × 122 × 41 mm
More details
Media formatLTO Ultrium 4

Questions about this item

How often does the LTO Ultrium 4 tape require cleaning or replacement?

The tape is a write-once or rewritable cartridge rated for long archival life; replace it only if the drive reports permanent errors or physical damage.

What capacity limit will be reached first during a sustained backup job?

The native capacity is 800 GB and the compressed capacity is 1600 GB; the drive will stop writing when the native limit is reached if data does not compress.

How much heat or noise does the cartridge generate when the drive runs all day?

The cartridge itself has no moving parts and produces no noise or measurable heat; all sound and thermal output comes from the tape drive mechanism.

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