Model: 24R1922
from $33.87
The 24R1922 TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Cartridge from IBM is a data cartridge for the LTO Ultrium Generation 3 storage environments. The 24R1922 provides up to 400GB of native storage or up to 800GB with 2:1 compression. The cartridge is embedded with an LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) chip, which is designed to enable fast, simultaneous transfer of cartridge-dependent data with IBM tape drives during media load and unload cycles. The gray cartridge color helps distinguish it from previous generations of IBM LTO Ultrium media. The LTO Ultrium 3 data cartridges are compatible with LTO Generation 3 tape drives and tape libraries utilizing LTO generation 3 drives from IBM and other LTO generation 2 compliant suppliers.
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is the industry standard. Always check drive compatibility; drives can usually read two generations back but only write one generation back. Available from $33.87.
Tape cartridges require a highly controlled environment for long-term storage, which costs energy for climate control. The tapes themselves are consumables with a finite read/write lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Magnetic degradation or physical tape snapping occurs if stored improperly. Dust inside the drive can scratch and ruin tapes.
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is the industry standard. Always check drive compatibility; drives can usually read two generations back but only write one generation back.
LTO tape is rated for 30 years of archival storage if kept in controlled environments.
The IBM 24R1922 TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Cartridge (400/800GB) is available at bhphoto, starting at $33.87.
Tape cartridges require a highly controlled environment for long-term storage, which costs energy for climate control. The tapes themselves are consumables with a finite read/write lifespan.
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