Quantum MR-L8MQN-01 bande de données vierge LTO-8 Ultrium 12 To / 30 To

The Quantum MR-L8MQN-01 is a blank LTO Ultrium data tape with a native capacity of 12 TB, 960 m tape length and a tape width of 21.5 mm (1.27 cm). Designed for high-capacity backup and long-term archive, this red cartridge is compatible with LTO-8 and other LTO-compatible drives and libraries and is intended to provide reliable performance and durability for preserving critical data.

Advantages

Quantum LTO Ultrium media is manufactured to industry quality standards and undergoes comprehensive media quality monitoring and interoperability testing to ensure cross-platform compatibility and consistent performance. The cartridge supports media integrity analysis utilities and features such as Advanced Media Usage Report and Extended Data Life Management (EDLM) for lifecycle visibility of media health. WORM variants are available for regulatory compliance and, together with native AES 256-bit encryption on recent LTO drives, help prevent overwrite and tampering. Quantum’s value-added services include factory bar code labeling and eco-friendly library packaging to reduce time spent preparing cartridges for automated libraries.

Suitable for

• High-capacity backups and scheduled tape-based archives
• Long-term offline or vaulted storage of critical data
• Organizations requiring WORM capability or strong media integrity reporting
• Automated tape libraries where pre-labeled cartridges and bulk packaging speed deployment

Key specifications

• Model: MR-L8MQN-01
• Native capacity: 12,000 GB (12 TB)
• Tape length: 960 m
• Tape width: 21.5 mm (1.27 cm)
• Color: Red
• Category: LTO Ultrium data cartridge
• EAN: 0768268045118

How to use

Unpack the cartridge and, if applicable, confirm the factory-applied barcode label and packaging contents. Insert the cartridge into a compatible LTO drive or library according to your tape library manufacturer’s instructions. Use your backup or archiving software to initialize and format the cartridge if required, then run data write operations following standard tape handling procedures to ensure reliable recording. For automated libraries, place cartridges in the designated slots or magazines and verify library inventory from the management console.

Recommendations

Store cartridges in a controlled environment away from extreme temperatures, humidity, magnetic fields and direct sunlight. Use media analysis utilities and Quantum’s EDLM/Advanced Media Usage Report features where available to monitor media health. Consider pre-labeling and library packaging options to reduce deployment time in automated environments.