IBM 95P8257 2.5TB Native /6.25TB Compressed Ultrium 6 SAS Tape Drive

SKU 95P8257

Brand IBM

High-capacity storage media designed for LTO Ultrium 4 tape drives
Supports data transfer rates up to 120 MB/s native and 240 MB/s compressed
Includes LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) chip for high-speed data efficiency
Rigorous testing for optimal performance and archival longevity

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Key specifications

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Format: LTO Ultrium 4
Native Capacity: 800 GB
Compressed Capacity: Up to 1.6 TB (2:1 compression)
Tape Length: 820 meters
Archival Life: 30 Years

Product details

The IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Data Cartridge (95P8257) is designed to help organizations manage explosive data growth and sustain rapid access to data. This cartridge provides a native capacity of 800 GB and up to 1.6 TB of compressed capacity for long-term data preservation and reliability.

Technical Information

Format	LTO Ultrium 4
Native Capacity	800 GB
Compressed Capacity	Up to 1.6 TB (2:1 compression)

Additional Specifications

Tape Length	820 meters
Archival Life	30 Years

Description

IBM Part Number: 95P8257. Media Type: LTO-4 Ultrium. Native Capacity: 800 GB. Compressed Capacity: 1.6 TB. Magnetic Material: Metal Particle. Tape Width: 12.65 mm. Tape Thickness: 6.6 µm. Data Tracks: 896. Operating Temperature: 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F). Storage Temperature: 16°C to 35°C (61°F to 95°F). Compatible with LTO Gen 4 drives and backward compatible with LTO Gen 3 drives (read/write) and LTO Gen 2 drives (read only).

Condition: Refurbished