Quantum LTO-6 Data Cartridge
Quantum LTO-6 Data Cartridge
LTO-6 Ultrium Data Cartridge For Enterprise Backup And Long-Term Archive
The Quantum LTO-6 Data Cartridge (MR-L6MQN-01) is an Ultrium-format tape cartridge intended for enterprise backup and long-term archive retention.
It is manufactured and certified under Quantum’s LTO Ultrium quality processes and is compatible with Ultrium drives that support LTO-6 media.
The cartridge can be supplied with barcode labelling and library packaging options to simplify loading into automated environments.
- Ultrium form factor for tape library and drive compatibility.
- Compliant with media integrity analysis utilities for ongoing media health checks.
- WORM versions available to support regulatory compliance.
Category: LTO Tape Media
Brand: Quantum
£ 28.95 | £ 34.74 inc VAT
In Stock
Quantum LTO-6 Data Cartridge – Product Overview
The Quantum LTO-6 Data Cartridge (SKU MR-L6MQN-01) is an Ultrium-format tape cartridge intended for enterprise backup, recovery and long-term archival use. It is supplied to integrate with LTO Ultrium drive and library environments and to support media-management processes for durable offline retention.
The cartridge follows Quantum's LTO Ultrium manufacturing and quality-control practices and is supported by media care services such as barcode labelling and library packaging to speed deployment into automation.
Reliability And Archive Life
LTO Ultrium media is specified for long archival life; Quantum documentation references up to 30-year archival life when media are stored within recommended environmental envelopes.
Media Integrity And Management
The media is compliant with all media integrity analysis utilities and supports features such as Advanced Media Usage Reporting and Extended Data Life Management for visibility into media condition across a media pool.
WORM And Compliance Options
Write Once, Read Many (WORM) Ultrium cartridges are available to address regulatory and compliance requirements where physical prevention of overwrite or tampering is required.
Physical Characteristics
The Ultrium form factor uses a 12.65 mm tape width and standard cartridge dimensions to ensure mechanical compatibility with Ultrium drives and libraries.
Operational And Storage Environment
Recommended and allowable environmental envelopes are provided to protect media health and reliability during operation, storage and shipping; following these envelopes supports long-term archival goals.
Compatibility
The cartridge is intended for use within the LTO Ultrium ecosystem and with Ultrium drives that support LTO-6 media and standard Ultrium mechanical interfaces.
Deployment Services
Options such as pre-applied barcode labelling and eco-friendly library packaging are available to reduce time spent unpacking and prepping cartridges for automated libraries.
Warranty And Support
Quantum LTO Ultrium cartridge tapes are covered by a limited lifetime warranty against defects in material and manufacturing for the original end-user purchaser; further support and documentation are available from Quantum.
Quantum LTO-6 Data Cartridge – Key Features
- Enterprise-grade Ultrium LTO-6 cartridge designed for reliable backup and long-term archive use.
- Designed for long archival life, with LTO Ultrium media specified for up to 30-year archival life.
- Compliant with all media integrity analysis utilities to add another level of data protection.
- Write Once, Read Many (WORM) media cartridges are available to address regulatory and compliance needs.
- Physical cartridge dimensions are compact, supporting dense storage and library automation workflows.
- Tape width and cartridge form factor follow Ultrium specifications for consistent mechanical compatibility.
- Operational and storage environmental envelopes are defined to protect media reliability during long-term retention.
- Shipping environmental limits are provided to guide safe transit and minimise exposure risk during transport.
- Quantum offers media care options including barcode labelling and library packaging to save deployment time.
- Quantum performs additional process and quality testing (Quantum Certification) focused on capacity, transfer rate, servo and green media characteristics.
- Limited lifetime warranty against defects in material and manufacturing for the original end-user purchaser.
- Compatible with LTO Ultrium drive ecosystems and automation used for enterprise backup, recovery and archiving.
- Supports media analysis and reporting features to view media condition across a media pool, including offline or vaulted cartridges.
- Suitable for both stand-alone and automated tape library environments where durable removable media and an offline air-gap are required.
Quantum LTO-6 Data Cartridge – Technical Specifications
| Product | Quantum LTO-6 Ultrium Data Cartridge (MR-L6MQN-01) |
| Tape Width | 12.65 mm (0.50 in) |
| Cartridge Dimensions (W x H x L) | 21.5 mm x 105.4 mm x 102.0 mm (0.85 in x 4.15 in x 4.02 in) |
| Compliant Utilities | Compliant With All Media Integrity Analysis Utilities |
| WORM | Write Once, Read Many (WORM) Media Cartridges Available |
| Read/Write Compatibility | Compatible With Ultrium Drives That Support LTO-6 Media |
| Recommended Dry-Bulb Temperature | 16 to 25 °C (61 to 77 °F) |
| Allowable Dry-Bulb Temperature | 16 to 35 °C (61 to 95 °F) |
| Shipping Dry-Bulb Temperature | -23 to 49 °C (-9 to 120 °F) |
| Recommended Relative Humidity | 20 to 50% (non-condensing) |
| Allowable Relative Humidity | 20 to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Shipping Relative Humidity | 5 to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Temperature Change | 5 °C / hour |
| Maximum Humidity Change | 5% / hour |
| Temperature Limitation For Humidity Conditions | Wet Bulb Temperature ≤ 26 °C (79 °F) |
| Maximum Altitude (Recommended / Allowable / Shipping) | 3,048 m (10,000 ft) / 3,048 m (10,000 ft) / 12,192 m (40,000 ft) |
| Archival Life | Up To 30-Year Archival Life (when stored within recommended environmental envelope) |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty Against Defects In Material And Manufacturing (Original End-User Purchaser) |
Quantum Delivery Information
Generally, next working day delivery services (UK Mainland) are available on standard Quantum 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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Please note: these product details are for guide purposes only, and may contain errors.
We always recommend double-checking the product specs and features on the the manufacturer website, or contact us if unsure before ordering.