IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge
IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge
6TB Native / 15TB Compressed LTO-7 Ultrium Data Cartridge
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.
- 6TB native / 15TB compressed capacity.
- Up to 300MB/s transfer speed.
- 960 metre Barium Ferrite tape with 3,584 data tracks.
- IBM manufacturer part number 38L7302.
Category: LTO Tape Media
Brand: IBM
£ 55.95 | £ 67.14 inc VAT
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IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge – Product Overview
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.
6TB Native Capacity
The cartridge provides 6TB of native storage capacity and up to 15TB compressed capacity, providing high-capacity removable storage for backup and archive workflows.
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.
Barium Ferrite Media
The cartridge uses Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic media and contains 960 metres of tape with 3,584 data tracks.
LTO Ultrium 7 Format
The cartridge follows the Linear Tape-Open Ultrium standard for interoperability with compatible LTO Ultrium tape drives and automation products.
Drive Compatibility
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.
Standard Rewritable Cartridge
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.
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.
- Purple cartridge colour for LTO-7 generation identification.
- Designed for professional backup, archiving and long-term offline data retention.
- IBM manufacturer part number 38L7302.
- Read/write compatible with LTO-7 and LTO-8 drives.
IBM LTO-7 Tape Cartridge – Technical Specifications
| 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 |
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.
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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