The IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge (38L7302) is a rewritable LTO Ultrium 7 data cartridge providing 6TB native capacity and up to 15TB compressed capacity.
Designed for professional backup, archive and long-term data retention, the cartridge uses Barium Ferrite (BaFe) media and supports transfer speeds of up to 300MB/s.
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The IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge is a rewritable LTO Ultrium 7 data cartridge designed for professional backup, archiving and long-term offline data retention.
IBM part number 38L7302 provides 6TB of native storage capacity and up to 15TB compressed capacity using 2.5:1 data compression.
The cartridge provides 6TB of native storage capacity and up to 15TB compressed capacity, providing high-capacity removable storage for backup and archive workflows.
LTO-7 media supports transfer speeds of up to 300MB/s when used with compatible LTO-7 tape drives.
The cartridge uses Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic media and contains 960 metres of tape with 3,584 data tracks.
The cartridge follows the Linear Tape-Open Ultrium standard for interoperability with compatible LTO Ultrium tape drives and automation products.
IBM lists LTO-7 media as read/write compatible with LTO-7 and LTO-8 drives. It is not compatible with LTO-9 or LTO-10 drives.
Part number 38L7302 identifies the standard rewritable LTO-7 6TB data cartridge. IBM lists separate labelled, library-pack and WORM variants under different part numbers.
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Product | IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 38L7302 |
| LTO Generation | LTO Ultrium 7 |
| Cartridge Type | Rewritable Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 6TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 15TB (2.5:1 compression) |
| Maximum Transfer Speed | Up to 300MB/s |
| Tape Length | 960 metres |
| Write / Read Tape Speed | 5.1m/s |
| Magnetic Particle | Barium Ferrite (BaFe) |
| Data Tracks | 3,584 |
| Cartridge Colour | Purple |
| Format | LTO Ultrium |
| Standard Cartridge Part Number | 38L7302 |
| Labelled Variant | 38L7302L |
| Library Pack | 38L7315 |
| WORM Variant | 38L7303 |
| Read / Write Drive Compatibility | LTO-7 and LTO-8 drives |
Generally, next working day delivery services (UK Mainland) are available on standard IBM LTO Tape Delivery orders placed before 2 pm (subject to stock availability).
Non-timed deliveries should be delivered between 9 am and 6 pm.
Orders placed after 2 pm on Fridays and weekends will be processed as normal the following Monday.
Orders placed on Bank Holidays will be processed the next working day.
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