IBM LTO-9 Tape Cartridge
IBM LTO-9 Tape Cartridge
18TB Native / 45TB Compressed LTO-9 Ultrium Data Cartridge
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.
- 18TB native / 45TB compressed capacity.
- Up to 400MB/s transfer speed.
- 1035 metre Barium Ferrite tape with 8,960 data tracks.
- IBM part number 02XW568.
Category: LTO Tape Media
Brand: IBM
£ 80.95 | £ 97.14 inc VAT
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IBM LTO-9 Tape Cartridge – Product Overview
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.
18TB Native Capacity
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.
Up To 400MB/s Transfer Speed
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.
Barium Ferrite Media
The cartridge uses Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic media and contains 1035 metres of tape with 8,960 data tracks.
Enterprise Backup And Archive
LTO tape provides removable offline storage suitable for enterprise backup, long-term data retention, archive and offsite media rotation workflows.
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-9 data cartridge with part number 02XW568. IBM lists separate labelled, library-pack and WORM variants under different part numbers.
IBM LTO-9 Tape Cartridge – Key Features
- IBM LTO Ultrium 9 rewritable data cartridge.
- 18TB native storage capacity.
- Up to 45TB compressed capacity using 2.5:1 compression.
- Transfer speed of up to 400MB/s.
- 1035 metre tape length.
- Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic media.
- 8,960 data tracks.
- 6.05m/s write/read tape speed.
- Designed for enterprise backup, archiving and offline data retention.
- Compatible with LTO Ultrium drives and automation systems supporting LTO-9 media.
- IBM part number 02XW568.
IBM LTO-9 Tape Cartridge – Technical Specifications
| 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 |
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.
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