IBM 08L9870 TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge (200/400GB)

The 08L9870 TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge from IBM� is a data cartridge for the LTO Ultrium Generation 2 storage environments. The 08L9870 provides up to 200GB of native storage, or up to 400GB 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 LTO Ultrium 2 data cartridges are compatible with LTO Generation 2 tape drives and tape libraries utilizing LTO generation 2 drives from IBM and other LTO generation 2 compliant suppliers.

The 08L9870 TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge from IBM� is a data cartridge for the LTO Ultrium Generation 2 storage environments. The 08L9870 provides up to 200GB of native storage, or up to 400GB 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 LTO Ultrium 2 data cartridges are compatible with LTO Generation 2 tape drives and tape libraries utilizing LTO generation 2 drives from IBM and other LTO generation 2 compliant suppliers.

Provides capacity, performance, and reliability for midrange and network tape automated storage environments

Contains 0.5″ metal particle tape; cartridges feature a native data capacity of 200GB, and a compressed data capacity of 400GB (2:1 compression)

Includes a Linear Tape-Open Cartridge Memory (LTO – CM) chip that contains cartridge specific information to communicate with Ultrium tape drives during loading/unloading via a radio frequency component

Adheres to widely supported Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 2 design specifications

UPC: 087944788164

In the Box

IBM 08L9870 TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge (200/400GB)

Additional information

Weight0.272 kg
Dimensions11.43 × 10.92 × 2.54 cm
Brand

MPN

08L9870

UPC/HSN

87944788164

Characteristics

Linear serpentine recording 0.5" cartridge

Media Type

Metal Particle (MP)

Capacity

200 GB (400 GB with 2:1 compression)

Durability

Long-Length: 260 full file passes Short-Length: 5000 load, unload, and initialization cycles

Estimated Archival Life

Up to 30 years (signal decay of less than 5%)

Safety Characteristics

Toxicity: Nonhazardous to human health in anticipated use Flammability: Self-extinguishing per UL94 Cartridge Disposal: Classified as nonhazardous waste per EPA regulation 40CFR261; can be disposed of as normal office trash

Operating Conditions

50° to 104½° F (10° to 40½° C); 20 – 80% RH; 79½° F (26½° C) wet bulb max

Storage Conditions

61° to 90½° F (16° to 32½° C); 20 – 80% RH; 79½° F (26½° C) wet bulb max

Cartridge Disposal

Classified as nonhazardous waste per EPA regulation 40CFR261; can be disposed of as normal office trash

Dimensions

4.02 x 4.15 x 0.85" (10.2 x 10.54 x 2.15 cm)

Weight

0.463 lb (210 g)