IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge
IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge
6TB Native / 15TB Compressed LTO-7 Ultrium Data Cartridge
<p>The IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge (38L7302) is a rewritable LTO Ultrium 7 data cartridge with 6TB native capacity and up to 15TB compressed capacity.</p>
<p>Designed for enterprise backup, archive and offline data retention, it uses Barium Ferrite media and supports transfer speeds of up to 300MB/s.</p>
<ul>
<li>6TB native / 15TB compressed capacity.</li>
<li>Up to 300MB/s transfer speed.</li>
<li>960 metre Barium Ferrite tape with 3,584 data tracks.</li>
<li>IBM part number 38L7302.</li>
</ul>
Category: LTO Tape Media
Brand: IBM
£ 55.95 | £ 67.14 inc VAT
In Stock
IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge – Product Overview
The IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge is a rewritable LTO Ultrium 7 data cartridge designed for enterprise backup, archiving and long-term offline data retention.
IBM part number 38L7302 provides 6TB of native capacity and up to 15TB compressed capacity using the LTO-7 Ultrium format.
6TB Native Capacity
The cartridge provides 6TB of native storage capacity and up to 15TB with 2.5:1 data compression, providing substantial removable capacity for backup and archive applications.
Up To 300MB/s Transfer Speed
LTO-7 media supports transfer speeds of up to 300MB/s when used with compatible LTO-7 tape drives, helping reduce backup and restore times for large datasets.
Barium Ferrite Media
The cartridge uses Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic media and contains 960 metres of tape with 3,584 data tracks.
Enterprise Backup And Archive
LTO tape provides removable offline storage suitable for enterprise backup, long-term data retention, archiving and offsite media rotation.
LTO Ultrium Compatibility
The cartridge follows the Linear Tape-Open Ultrium standard for use with compatible LTO Ultrium tape drives and automated tape library systems.
Product Identification
This product is the standard rewritable IBM LTO-7 data cartridge with part number 38L7302. IBM lists separate labelled, library-pack and WORM versions under different part numbers.
IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge – Key Features
- IBM LTO Ultrium 7 rewritable data cartridge.
- 6TB native storage capacity.
- Up to 15TB compressed capacity using 2.5:1 compression.
- Transfer speed of up to 300MB/s.
- 960 metre tape length.
- Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic media.
- 3,584 data tracks.
- 5.1m/s write/read tape speed.
- Designed for enterprise backup, archiving and offline data retention.
- Compatible with LTO Ultrium drives and automation systems supporting LTO-7 media.
- IBM part number 38L7302.
IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge – Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Product | IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge |
| Part Number / SKU | 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 |
| Format | LTO Ultrium |
| Standard Cartridge Part Number | 38L7302 |
| Labelled Variant | 38L7302L |
| Library Pack | 38L7315 |
| WORM Variant | 38L7303 |
IBM LTO Tape Delivery Information
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.
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