| LTO 6 | ||
| IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge at a glance | ||
| General characteristics | ||
| Media type | Linear serpentine recording half-inch cartridge | |
| Data capacity | 2.5 TB native | |
| Up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 data compression | ||
| Cartridge models | LTO Ultrium 6 2.5 TB rewritable Data Cartridge | |
| LTO Ultrium 6 2.5 TB non-erasable, non-rewritable WORM Cartridge | ||
| Tape characteristics | ||
| Total tape thickness | 6.1 μ (0.00024 in.) | |
| Tape length | 885 m (2903 ft) | |
| Cartridge characteristics | ||
| Cartridge size (L x W x D) | 102.0 mm x 105.4 mm x 21.5 mm (4.02 in. x 4.15 in. x 0.85 in.) | |
| Data cartridge weight | 200 g (0.441 lb) | |
| Cleaning cartridge weight | 115 g (0.254 lb) | |
| Safety characteristics | Toxicity: nonhazardous to human health in anticipated use | |
| Flammability: self-extinguishing per UL94 | ||
| Environmental recommendations | ||
| Operating conditions | 10°C – 45°C (50°F – 113°F); 10% – 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb maximum | |
| Short-term storage conditions | 16°C – 35°C (61°F – 95°F); 20% – 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb maximum | |
| Long-term storage conditions | 16°C – 25°C (61°F – 77°F); 20% – 50% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb maximum | |
| Shipping conditions | -23°C – 49°C (-9°F – 120°F); 20% – 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb max | |
| Cartridge disposal | Classified as nonhazardous waste per EPA regulation 40CFR261; Can be disposed of as normal office trash | |
| 2.5 TB native cartridge capacity Up to 6.25 TB capacity with 2.5:1 data compression | ||
| ●Reduces the number of cartridges and amount of equipment, space and labor associated with tape-based data storage ● Drives storage efficiencies and helps contain infrastructure costs | ||
| Tape cartridge portability | ||
| ●Facilitates remote, offline data storage for superior protection from natural or manmade threats ● Reduces risk of data loss or corruption | ||
| Linear Tape File System support | ||
| ●Enables data file search and retrieval using directory tree structures and drag-and-drop techniques ● Significantly enhances data access and retrieval ● Potentially reduces or eliminates software licensing costs and dependencies for data retrieval from tape | ||
| Adherence to Linear Tape-Open Ultrium 6 standard | ||
| ●Ensures compatibility with LTO Ultrium 6 vendors’ tape drive and automation products ● Reduces data storage investment risk by utilizing open standards-based tape technology | ||