Pack de biblioteca de cassetes de dados IBM LTO Ultrium 7 BaFe (pack de 20) 38L7315

For archival workloads that demand both capacity and longevity, this IBM LTO Ultrium 7 library pack delivers twenty barium ferrite (BaFe) data cartridges. BaFe media offers superior magnetic stability and a 30+ year archival life, making it a dependable choice for long-term retention where data integrity is non-negotiable.

Highlights

• Native capacity: 6 TB per cartridge, up to 15 TB compressed (2.5:1)
• Native transfer rate: 300 MB/s, up to 750 MB/s compressed
• Barium ferrite (BaFe) media for enhanced durability and archival stability
• Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption for data security
• WORM (Write Once Read Many) support for compliance and tamper-proof storage
• 20 cartridges per library pack, ready for automated tape libraries

In daily use

Each cartridge stores 6 TB natively, scaling to 15 TB with compression, and reads back at 300 MB/s native. The green cartridge shell is colour-coded for LTO Ultrium 7, simplifying media identification in mixed-generation libraries. The pack is optimised for IBM LTO Ultrium 7 tape drives and libraries, and is also read-compatible with LTO Ultrium 8 drives, providing a bridge for migration scenarios.

Full specifications

• Tape generation: LTO Ultrium 7
• Native storage capacity: 6 TB
• Compressed storage capacity: 15 TB (2.5:1)
• Native data transfer rate: 300 MB/s
• Compressed data transfer rate: 750 MB/s
• Media technology: Barium Ferrite (BaFe)
• Number of cartridges: 20
• Cartridge type: Data cartridge
• Compatibility: LTO Ultrium 7 tape drives; read-compatible with LTO Ultrium 8
• Archival life: 30+ years
• Encryption support: Hardware-based AES 256-bit
• WORM capability: Yes
• Tape length: 960 meters
• Number of data tracks: 3584
• Cartridge colour: Green
• Pack type: Library pack

Final note

Twenty BaFe cartridges per pack provide a practical balance of capacity and longevity for organisations running LTO-7 libraries.