{"title":"IBM LTO Media","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLTO specifications are open format, designed for interoperability from among multiple competing vendors. These vendors submit their products to compatibility testing to ensure vendor functionality so that an LTO technology from one vendor can be used on a drive provided by another. It’s become the de-facto standard for medium-tier storage needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lto.org\/lto-generation-compatibility\/\"\u003eRead more about LTO Technology and roadmap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ibm-02xw568-lto-9-tape-media-new","title":"IBM 02XW568 LTO-9 Tape Media 18\/45TB","description":"\u003cp\u003eIBM 02XW568 is a factory-sealed LTO-9 data cartridge intended for enterprise backup and offline archival workflows. Part of the Ultrium family, it provides 18 TB of native capacity and up to 45 TB with typical compression ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis media is engineered for LTO-9 Ultrium drives and tape libraries. Professional buyers must ensure target drives and library firmware are updated to support LTO-9 initialization, as older LTO-7 or LTO-8 controllers cannot write to this generation. Backward read compatibility follows standard LTO consortium rules, allowing LTO-8 and LTO-9 drives to verify content. The cartridge supports standard library barcodes and is formatted for sequential data placement in SAN or NAS backup targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStorage and handling protocols apply: maintain climate-controlled conditions, avoid exposure to magnetic fields, and verify that backup applications recognize the LTO-9 device class before first write. Cartridge lifecycle tracking should align with your retention policy and library slot mapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapacity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e18\/45TB\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamily\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltrium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLTO-9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IBM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58359494541644,"sku":"02XW568","price":83.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/8702\/9836\/files\/02xw568-19.webp?v=1786438883"},{"product_id":"ibm-lto-8-media","title":"IBM 01PL041 LTO-8 Tape Media 12\/30TB","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe IBM 01PL041 is a professional-grade LTO-8 data cartridge engineered for enterprise backup and long-term archival workflows. Built on the Ultrium media family, this tape delivers 12 TB of native storage capacity and expands to 30 TB under standard compression ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltrium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\/30 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cartridge is designed for deployment in LTO-8 tape drives and automated library systems. Professional buyers must confirm that their drive firmware and library hardware fully support the Ultrium LTO-8 format before integration. The high native capacity reduces media rotation frequency and optimizes tape library slot utilization for secondary storage environments. Each cartridge arrives ready for immediate mounting in compatible enterprise drives. Standard cartridge dimensions ensure universal fit across compliant U-shape drive bays. Review your current drive compatibility matrix and library slot requirements to ensure proper physical and firmware alignment across your data protection infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IBM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58359946805580,"sku":"01PL041","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/8702\/9836\/files\/01pl041-20_14a47945-4797-4260-b084-a23b80408c31.webp?v=1786443645"},{"product_id":"ibm-lto-7-media","title":"IBM 38L7302 LTO-7 Tape Media 6\/15 TB","description":"\u003cp\u003eIBM 38L7302 is an LTO-7 Ultrium tape cartridge designed for enterprise data protection and long-term archival workflows. It delivers a native capacity of 6 TB, expanding to 15 TB with standard compression, making it suitable for high-volume backup jobs and offline storage requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cartridge is engineered for compatibility with LTO-7 drive generations and integrates directly into existing tape library infrastructures. Professional IT departments deploy it for disaster recovery planning, regulatory compliance archiving, and cost-effective secondary storage that reduces reliance on primary disk arrays. The Ultrium format ensures reliable media handling and consistent performance across repeated read\/write cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltrium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\/15 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify drive firmware compatibility and library slot configuration before integration. Confirm your storage array supports LTO-7 write operations and that library robotics match the standard half-inch cartridge dimensions. Enterprise buyers select this media for its proven data integrity features and standardized lifecycle management, which simplify backup retention policies and reduce long-term storage overhead. Orders ship from EU stock in Denmark for rapid delivery to European data centers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IBM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58360558223692,"sku":"38L7302","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/8702\/9836\/files\/38l7302-21.webp?v=1786447104"},{"product_id":"ibm-lto-universal-cleaning-cartridge","title":"IBM 23R7008 LTO Cleaning Media for Ultrium Drives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis IBM LTO cleaning cartridge (part number 23R7008) is designed to remove accumulated dust, magnetic debris, and particulate matter from the read\/write heads and tape path of IBM Ultrium tape drives. Regular cleaning is required to maintain optimal read\/write performance, prevent media damage, and extend drive lifespan in enterprise backup and archival environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge utilizes a specialized cleaning medium that safely wipes drive components without abrasive wear. It is compatible with IBM LTO Ultrium tape drives and standard library systems that support automated cleaning cycles. Automated tape libraries typically schedule cleaning routines based on accumulated tape hours or media passes, making this cartridge essential for uninterrupted backup workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional buyers should verify drive compatibility and replace cleaning cartridges according to manufacturer-recommended intervals or after a set number of cleaning cycles. Designed for the Ultrium family, this cleaning generation cartridge aligns with IBM maintenance standards for sustained tape drive reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IBM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58360565137740,"sku":"23R7008","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/8702\/9836\/files\/23r7008-22.webp?v=1786447191"},{"product_id":"customized-lto-labels-32pack","title":"LTO-LABELS LTO Tape Labels 32-Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you need or wish to customize your LTO Tape Barcode labels with specifications, then \u003cstrong\u003eplease indicate this as such in the comments\/ special instructions section of the order form. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe LTO Ultrium custom tape barcode labels are sold in sheets of 20 labels and are customised to your exact needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can adjust colours, style, have additional characters or symbols that can be part of the barcode or separate non-barcode characters. Price is per sheet of 32 labels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost manufacturers recommend a 6 character label (alpha \u0026amp; numeric or just numeric) with a LTO identifier at the end. For example the identifier is L8 for LTO8 tapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLTO Tape Barcode Labels are used on all tapes used in LTO tape autoloaders and LTO tape libraries. These LTO tape barcode labels allow you to identify each tape individually with a human readable label and a barcode label in one for the library to read. LTO labels can be created horizontally and vertically depending on the library requirements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabels are suitable for the following tapes: LTO1, LTO2, LTO3, LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO7 M8, LTO8 and LTO9 and LTO cleaning tapes. 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Designed for demanding backup and archival environments, LTO-10 delivers an impressive native capacity of 30TB and up to 75TB compressed, making it ideal for large-scale storage needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt to meet the latest LTO standards, IBM's LTO-10 cartridges offer exceptional durability, fast data transfer speeds, and advanced features like hardware-based encryption and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) options for compliance and data integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh Capacity: 30TB native \/ 75TB compressed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast Performance: Up to 1,100 MB\/s compressed transfer rate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Security: Supports AES 256-bit encryption and WORM technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDurable and Reliable: Designed for long archival life and heavy use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarcode Compatible: Available with or without pre-applied barcode labels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEco-Conscious: Lower energy use compared to disk-based storage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for use in enterprise tape libraries, data centers, and regulated industries requiring reliable, scalable, and cost-effective backup solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IBM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58538496196940,"sku":"03PL170","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/8702\/9836\/files\/03pl170-76.webp?v=1787558777"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/8702\/9836\/collections\/IBMLTO7_d7ba761a-4640-4442-b1f8-c4e42af3e529.jpg?v=1788342202","url":"https:\/\/www.fournordic.com\/collections\/ibm-lto-media.oembed","provider":"Four Nordic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}