The IBM LTO-9 Tape Cartridge (02XW568) is a rewritable LTO Ultrium 9 data cartridge with 18TB native capacity and up to 45TB compressed capacity.
Designed for enterprise backup, archive and offline data retention, it uses Barium Ferrite media and supports transfer speeds of up to 400MB/s.
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The IBM LTO-9 Tape Cartridge is a rewritable LTO Ultrium 9 data cartridge designed for high-capacity enterprise backup, archiving and long-term offline data retention.
IBM part number 02XW568 provides 18TB of native capacity and up to 45TB compressed capacity using the LTO-9 Ultrium format.
The cartridge provides 18TB of native storage capacity and up to 45TB with 2.5:1 data compression, reducing the number of cartridges required for large backup and archive workloads.
LTO-9 media supports transfer speeds of up to 400MB/s when used with compatible LTO-9 tape drives, helping reduce backup and restore windows for large datasets.
The cartridge uses Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic media and contains 1035 metres of tape with 8,960 data tracks.
LTO tape provides removable offline storage suitable for enterprise backup, long-term data retention, archive and offsite media rotation workflows.
The cartridge follows the Linear Tape-Open Ultrium standard for use with compatible LTO Ultrium tape drives and automated tape library systems.
IBM lists LTO-9 media as read/write compatible with LTO-9 drives. LTO-10 drives are not backward compatible with LTO-9 media.
This product is the standard rewritable IBM LTO-9 data cartridge with part number 02XW568. IBM lists separate labelled, library-pack and WORM variants under different part numbers.
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Product | IBM LTO-9 Tape Cartridge |
| Part Number / SKU | 02XW568 |
| LTO Generation | LTO Ultrium 9 |
| Cartridge Type | Rewritable Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 18TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 45TB (2.5:1 compression) |
| Maximum Transfer Speed | Up to 400MB/s |
| Tape Length | 1035 metres |
| Write / Read Tape Speed | 6.05m/s |
| Magnetic Particle | Barium Ferrite (BaFe) |
| Data Tracks | 8,960 |
| Format | LTO Ultrium |
| Standard Cartridge Part Number | 02XW568 |
| Labelled Variant | 02XW568L |
| Library Pack | 02XW572 |
| WORM Variant | 02XW569 |
| Read / Write Drive Compatibility | LTO-9 drives only |
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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Orders placed on Bank Holidays will be processed the next working day.
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