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LTO Ultrium5 Data Cartridge
Maxell introduces the 5th generation “LTO Ultrium 5 cartridge”, with a storage capacity of 3TB* based on Maxell's NeoSMART technology.

LTO Ultrium 5
LTO Ultrium 5
DATA CARTRIDGE
LTO Ultrium 5 WORM
DATA CARTRIDGE


Advanced Ultra-fine Ceramic Armor metal particles for 3TB* capacity

Highly reliable tracking servo characteristics

dot Basefilm with superior dimensional stability

dot Proprietary dual binder system for superior tape durability
Maxell's exclusive magnetic coating was formed by cross-linking the binder system with two different functional binders. Also, a unique control system for lubricants is adopted. This allows for an extremely strong chemical linkage of the magnetic coating layer, which results in superior durability and excellent stability during long term storage.

dot Cartridge memory and unique color with more user benefit
Built-in non contact 8KB memory chip stores historical usage records and enables the drive to do high speed data searches. Moreover, the LTO5 reddish brown cartridge provides quick and easy visual identification.

dot Write Once Read Many( WORM)cartridge for data protection and management
Maxell LTO Ultrium 5 cartridges are also available as a WORM (Write Once Read Many) product that can be read numerous times but only write once preventing accidental tampering, erasing and overwriting of data, as well as LTO3, LTO4. It allows secure backup and storage of critical data for legal and regulatory compliance.

dot Ultra-thin coating and advanced calendering technologies
Maxell developed this technology to enable uniform, ultra-thin and sub-micron magnetic coating. This technology, along with an advanced calendaring process achieves remarkably high output and enhanced stability for read/write performance.

dot Encryption capabilities for high security
The LTO Ultrium 5 format features data encryption capabilities that enable the LTO drive hardware-based writing of encryption data to the LTO cartridge, helping to protect the transport and storage of sensitive or confidential information, as well as LTO4.


Specifications
Model LTO 5 LTO 5 WORM
LTOU5/1500 XJ LTOU5/1500W XJ
Cartridge color Reddish brown Reddish brown/Gray two-tone
Storage capacity
( 2:1 compressed )
1.5TB ( 3TB )
Maximum transfer rate
( 2:1 compressed )
140MB/s ( 280MB/s )
Coercivity 227kA/m ( 2850 Oe )
Tape length 846m
Tape thickness 6.4µm
Tape width 12.65mm
Cartridge dimension 102.0×105.4×21.5mm
Operating environment 10°C~45°C/10~80%RH max. wet-bulb temperature:26°C
Storage environment
(Archive environment)
16°C~35°C/20~80%RH ( 16°C~25°C/20~50%RH )
max. wet-bulb temperature:26°C
Weight 267g

* Assumes 2:1 data compression.
dot Linear Tape-Open, LTO, the LTO Logo, Ultrium and the Ultrium Logo are registered trademarks of HP, IBM and Quantum in the US and other countries.
dot The NeoSMART logo is a trademark of Hitachi Maxell in the United States and other countries.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.


FAQ for computer tapes

Appropriate handling and storage of computer tapes
Under proper temperature and humidity conditions
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Clean the drive regularly
Tape/cleaning cartridge compatibility table

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