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IBM 8605-7226 5 PACK LTO6 CARTS
- Product Type: LTO-6 Data Cartridge
- Quantity: 5 Pack
- Native Capacity: 2.5 TB
- Compressed Capacity: 6.25 TB
- Format: Linear Tape-Open (LTO)
- Designed for LTO-6 tape drives
- Ideal for backup and archival
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Key specifications
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- 8605-7226
- Brand
- IBM
- Type
- LTO-6 Data Cartridge
- Quantity
- 5 Pack
- Native Capacity
- 2.5 TB
- Compressed Capacity
- 6.25 TB
Product details
The IBM 8605-7226 is a 5-pack of LTO-6 (Linear Tape-Open 6) data cartridges. These cartridges are designed for high-capacity, reliable data backup and archiving in enterprise environments. Each cartridge offers significant storage density and durability for long-term data retention.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 8605-7226 |
| Brand | IBM |
| Type | LTO-6 Data Cartridge |
Additional Specifications
| Quantity | 5 Pack |
| Native Capacity | 2.5 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 6.25 TB |
Description
The IBM 8605-7226 represents a convenient multi-pack offering of five LTO-6 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 6) data cartridges. LTO technology is a widely adopted standard for magnetic tape storage, renowned for its balance of high capacity, performance, and cost-effectiveness, particularly for backup and archival applications in enterprise data centers and small to medium-sized businesses. Each LTO-6 cartridge in this pack provides a native storage capacity of 2.5 Terabytes, which can be expanded to 6.25 Terabytes when utilizing standard LTO compression algorithms. This significant storage density makes LTO-6 an efficient solution for consolidating large volumes of data, reducing the physical footprint required for storage and lowering the total cost of ownership for long-term data retention. These cartridges are designed for use with LTO-6 tape drives and are built to withstand the rigors of frequent read/write cycles and long-term storage. They are an ideal choice for organizations requiring reliable data protection, disaster recovery capabilities, and compliance with data retention policies. The 5-pack format offers convenience and potential cost savings for environments that regularly utilize LTO-6 media.
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