Quantum LTO-7 Data Cartridge
Quantum LTO-7 Data Cartridge
LTO-7 Ultrium Data Cartridge For Enterprise Backup And Long-Term Archive
The Quantum LTO-7 Data Cartridge (MR-L7MQN-01) is an Ultrium tape cartridge engineered for enterprise backup and long-term archive.
It provides a native capacity of 6 TB and up to 15 TB compressed (based on 2.5:1 compression) with media options for WORM and encrypted workflows.
The cartridge includes an on-board non-contact IC memory chip to aid library automation and media health reporting.
- Native Capacity: 6 TB; Compressed: Up To 15 TB (2.5:1).
- Up To 30 Years Archival Life When Stored Within Recommended Conditions.
- WORM Media Available; Compatible With AES 256-Bit Encryption On LTO-7 Drives.
Category: LTO Tape Media
Brand: Quantum
£ 43.95 | £ 52.74 inc VAT
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Quantum LTO-7 Data Cartridge – Product Overview
The Quantum LTO-7 Data Cartridge (SKU MR-L7MQN-01) is an Ultrium-class tape cartridge built for enterprise backup, long-term archive, and automated library environments. It provides LTO-7 native capacity with media characteristics and manufacturing controls intended for reliable, long-duration storage.
Manufactured to Quantums LTO Ultrium quality processes and Quantum Certification tests, this cartridge is suitable for primary backup workflows, off-site vaulting and deep-archive retention where media integrity and recoverability are priorities.
Capacity And Performance
The cartridge offers a native capacity of 6 TB and up to 15 TB compressed, based on 2.5:1 compression. Capacity and performance are validated as part of Quantums media testing program.
Durability And Archival Life
The media is specified for up to 30 years of archival life when stored within the recommended environmental envelope and maintained according to media-care guidelines.
Security And Compliance
Write Once, Read Many (WORM) cartridges are available to meet regulatory needs; when used with LTO-7 drives that support native AES 256-bit encryption, the combination helps prevent data from being overwritten or tampered with after write.
Physical And Media Characteristics
The tape width is 12.65 mm and the tape length is 319 m (1,046.59 ft). Cartridge external dimensions are 21.5 mm x 105.4 mm x 102.0 mm, suitable for automated libraries and standard Ultrium drive form factors.
Environmental And Storage Requirements
Recommended operational/storage conditions for LTO-7 are 16 to 25 °C (61 to 77 °F) and 20 to 50% relative humidity (non-condensing). Allowable and shipping ranges and acclimation details are documented by Quantum for short-term storage and transport.
Media Management And Monitoring
A non-contact IC memory chip (up to 16 KB) is built into the cartridge to improve library access and support media health reporting. The cartridge is compliant with media integrity analysis utilities and supports features such as Extended Data Life Management (EDLM) for automated media condition tracking.
Quality Assurance And Support
Quantums additional process and quality tests focus on capacity, transfer rate, servo and green media characteristics to verify durability of written data; warranty and support information is available from Quantum.
Quantum LTO-7 Data Cartridge – Key Features
- Designed For Enterprise Backup And Archive Workflows With LTO-7 Compatibility and proven tape reliability.
- Native Capacity Of 6 TB And Up To 15 TB Compressed (based On 2.5:1 Compression), Providing a balance Of Density And Manageable Cartridge Sizes.
- Up To 30 Years Of Archival Life When Stored Within Recommended Environmental Conditions.
- WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Media Cartridges Are Available To Address Regulatory And Compliance Requirements.
- Compatible With Native AES 256-Bit Encryption On LTO-7 Drives To Help Prevent Data Tampering When Combined With WORM Media.
- Built-In High-Durability Non-Contact IC Memory Chip Up To 16 KB For Improved Library Access And Media Health Reporting.
- Physical Tape Specs Include A Tape Width Of 12.65 Mm And Tape Length Of 319 M (1,046.59 Ft) To Support The Media Capacity And Drive Mechanics.
- Compact Cartridge Dimensions: 21.5 Mm X 105.4 Mm X 102.0 Mm For Easy Handling And Automation Compatibility.
- Compliant With All Media Integrity Analysis Utilities To Support Media Health Monitoring And Extended Data Life Management Workflows.
- Quantum Certification And Quality Testing Focus On Capacity, Transfer Rate, Servo And Green Media Characteristics To Verify Durability Of Written Data.
- Recommended Operational Envelope Protects For Long-Term Archival Storage: 16 To 25 °C And 20 To 50% Relative Humidity.
- Allowable And Shipping Environmental Ranges Are Documented For Short-Term Storage And Transport Scenarios.
- Supports Barcode Labeling And Library Packaging Options To Speed Loading Into Automation And Reduce Packaging Waste.
Quantum LTO-7 Data Cartridge – Technical Specifications
| Capacity (Native / Compressed) | 6 / 15 TB |
| Compression Assumption | Based On 2.5:1 Compression |
| Tape Length | 319 m (1,046.59 ft) |
| Tape Width | 12.65 mm (0.50 in) |
| Cartridge Dimensions (W x H x L) | 21.5 mm x 105.4 mm x 102.0 mm (0.85 in x 4.15 in x 4.02 in) |
| Archival Life | Up To 30 Years |
| WORM | Available (Write Once, Read Many) |
| Encryption | Compatible With Native AES 256-Bit Encryption On LTO-7 Drives |
| IC Memory | Non-Contact IC Memory Chip Up To 16 KB |
| Recommended Dry-Bulb Temperature | 16 To 25 °C (61 To 77 °F) |
| Allowable Dry-Bulb Temperature | 16 To 35 °C (61 To 95 °F) |
| Shipping Dry-Bulb Temperature | -23 To 49 °C (-9 To 120 °F) |
| Recommended Relative Humidity | 20 To 50% (Non-Condensing) |
| Allowable Relative Humidity | 20 To 80% (Non-Condensing) |
| Shipping Relative Humidity | 5 To 80% (Non-Condensing) |
| Maximum Temperature Change | 5 °C / Hour |
| Maximum Humidity Change | 5% / Hour |
| Wet Bulb Temperature Limit | ≤ 26 °C (79 °F) |
| Maximum Altitude (Recommended / Allowable) | 3,048 m (10,000 ft) |
| Maximum Altitude (Shipping) | 12,192 m (40,000 ft) |
| Compliance | Compliant With All Media Integrity Analysis Utilities |
| Quantum Certification Focus | Capacity, Transfer Rate, Servo And Green Media Characteristics (Durability Of Written Data) |
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