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With an archival life of up to 30 years, the Ultrium LTO-7 Data Cartridge from Quantum is designed to suit a variety of storage needs. This LTO-7 tape storage drive comes equipped with a 6TB native storage capacity and 15TB compressed storage capacity making easy to store a large amount of data on a single tape. Users also benefit from built-in WORM technology designed to meet the strict regulations and compliance standards of many businesses. Once configured this data cartridge helps to keep stored data safe and secure through the use of 256-bit AES encryption.
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 $64.99.
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 Quantum Ultrium LTO-7 Data Cartridge is available at bhphoto, starting at $64.99.
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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