The IBM LTO-8 Ultrium WORM Data Cartridge (01PL042) delivers ultra-secure, high-capacity Write Once, Read Many (WORM) tape storage engineered for critical regulatory compliance, unalterable data retention, and air-gapped ransomware protection. Providing up to 12TB native capacity and up to 30TB compressed capacity (2.5:1 ratio), it prevents data modification, deletion, or overwriting once written.
Manufactured with high-coercivity Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic technology, this non-rewritable LTO Ultrium Generation 8 tape cartridge supports fast transfer speeds of up to 360 MB/s native (750 MB/s compressed). It features integrated AES 256-bit hardware encryption alongside hardware-based WORM lock mechanisms, meeting stringent financial, medical, and legal audit requirements.
Available from DataDive, your trusted Technology Hardware Supplier in Qatar, this genuine IBM LTO-8 WORM tape media is available in our Storage collection, ideal for compliance archiving, audit log retention, tamper-proof backup, and air-gapped security in IBM TS4300, TS2900, and open LTO-8 tape libraries and standalone tape drives.
Key Features:
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Non-rewritable WORM architecture guarantees stored data cannot be erased, edited, or overwritten
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Massive capacity delivering up to 12TB native and up to 30TB compressed storage per cartridge
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High-speed performance with transfer speeds reaching up to 360 MB/s native and 750 MB/s compressed
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Advanced Barium Ferrite (BaFe) formulation provides long-term archival shelf-life and signal integrity
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Physical air-gapped protection keeps unalterable compliance archives completely safe from cyber threats and malware
Technical Specifications:
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Brand: IBM
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Part Number: 01PL042
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Format / Generation: LTO Ultrium 8 WORM (LTO-8 WORM)
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Media Type: Write Once, Read Many (Non-Rewritable WORM)
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Native Storage Capacity: 12 TB
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Compressed Storage Capacity: 30 TB (2.5:1 Compression Ratio)
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Native Transfer Speed: Up to 360 MB/s
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Compressed Transfer Speed: Up to 750 MB/s
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Magnetic Material: Barium Ferrite (BaFe)
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Encryption: AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption
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Archival Life: Up to 30 Years
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Tape Length: 960 meters
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Device Supported: IBM TS4300, TS2900, LTO-8 Tape Drives, and Open LTO-8 Compatible Enterprise Tape Libraries
