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08L6187L
IBM 3570,1/2″, Model C, Pre-Labeled The IBM 3570 C tape car...
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- IBM 3570,1/2″, Model C, Pre-Labeled The IBM 3570 C tape cartridge is pre-labeled and initialized with up to 5 GB of native capacity space making it a great solution for mid-range server and storage-networked environments.
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08L6187L Overview
08L6187L-IBM 3570,1/2″, Model C, Pre-Labeled IBM 3570 C tape cartridge is pre-labeled and initialized with up to 5 GB of native capacity space making it a great solution for mid-range server and storage-networked environments. Utilizing advanced linear serpentine recording technology, this magnetic data cartridge is built for high-performance, reliability, and efficient data management in demanding data protection workflows.
Designed specifically for IBM 3570 tape drives and libraries, the Model C 1/2″ cartridge provides up to 10 GB of compressed capacity and transfer speeds up to 5 MB/s native, supporting rapid backup and restore cycles. The standard rewritable cartridge is not WORM or encryption capable, and offers an archival life of up to 15 years, making it ideal for enterprise backup, library storage, and regulatory compliance where rapid access and reliable long-term retention are necessary.
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08L6187L Specifications
- Product Type
- Data Tape
- Tape Format
- Other
- Tape Generation
- N/A
- Cartridge Type
- Standard
- Use Case
- Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries
- Native Capacity
- 5 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 10 GB
- Tape Length
- 170m
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 5 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- Up to 10 MB/s
- Encryption Support
- No
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic
- Archival Life
- Up to 15 Years
- Read Compatibility
- IBM 3570 Drives
- Write Compatibility
- IBM 3570 Drives
- Tape Color
- Green
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- N/A
- Product Name
- IBM 3570 C Model Data Cartridge Pre-Labeled (08L6187L)
- Height
- 4.42
- Width
- 4.00
- Depth
- 0.95
- Weight
- 0.44
08L6187L Use Case
Off-Site Regulatory Backup for Financial Services Using IBM 3570 C Tape Cartridge
A mid-sized investment firm implements the pre-labeled 08L6187L-IBM 3570,1/2″, Model C, Pre-Labeled tape cartridges to automate daily off-site backups of 5 GB transactional logs from their IBM TS3100 library. By leveraging the IBM 3570 C tape’s native 5 GB capacity and fast initialization, the firm achieves secure, WORM-compliant retention, ensures FINRA and SEC audit readiness, and reduces backup window by 30% compared to disk-only strategies.
Automated Archival of Clinical Trial Data in Healthcare Research
A university medical center integrates 08L6187L-IBM 3570,1/2″, Model C, Pre-Labeled cartridges into its mid-range tape silo for bi-weekly archiving of 5 GB sets of anonymized patient imaging and genomic data. The pre-initialized IBM 3570 C tape solution delivers reliable, offline long-term storage that meets HIPAA compliance, minimizes onsite storage costs by 40%, and provides a 99.9% integrity read rate for retrospective analysis.
Disaster Recovery Snapshots for Managed IT Services Providers
An IT managed services provider configures IBM TS3100 tape libraries with pre-labeled 08L6187L-IBM 3570,1/2″, Model C, Pre-Labeled cartridges to capture nightly snapshots of client VM images (up to 5 GB each). This streamlined approach delivers rapid tape initialization, consistent data verification, and off-site rotation workflows that guarantee a sub-4-hour restore SLA, elevate service reliability, and lower the total cost of disaster recovery by 25%.
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Product Comparison Table
 08L6187L |  35L0844 |  QD9250-T |  MEDLTO-008 |  41069..... | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | Other | Other | LTO | Other |
| Tape Generation | N/A | N/A | N/A | LTO-1 | N/A |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Cleaning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 5 GB | N/A | 1.25 GB | 100 GB | 50 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 10 GB | N/A | 2.5 GB | 200 GB | 100 GB |
| Tape Length | 170m | N/A | 307m | 609m | 315m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 5 MB/s | N/A | Up to 1 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s | Up to 5 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 10 MB/s | N/A | N/A | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 10 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic | N/A | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic |
| Archival Life | Up to 15 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 10 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | IBM 3570 Drives | SLR7, SLR32, SLR50, SLR60, SLR100, SLR140, MLR1 drives | QIC-150 / QIC-525 / DC9250 compatible drives | LTO-1 drives | SLR100 drives |
| Write Compatibility | IBM 3570 Drives | N/A | QIC-150 / QIC-525 / DC9250 compatible drives | LTO-1 drives only | SLR100 drives only |
| Tape Color | Green | Grey | Black | Blue | N/A |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Compliance | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | IBM 3570 C Model Data Cartridge Pre-Labeled (08L6187L) | IBM SLR/MLR Cleaning Tape (35L0844) | Sony QIC DC9250 Data Cartridge | StorageTek Sun LTO-1 Ultrium Data Cartridge (MEDLTO-008) | Imation SLR100 Data Cartridge |
| Height | 4.42 | 0.45 | 0.5 in | 0.85 in | 0.558 in |
| Width | 4.00 | 4.25 | 4.0 in | 4.15 in | 4.016 in |
| Depth | 0.95 | 4.2 | 6.0 in | 4.02 in | 3.708 in |
| Weight | 0.44 | 0.25 | 0.6 lbs | 0.61 lbs | 0.41 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hina Farooq
4
Pre labeled format saved setup time.
J
Jon Pettersson
5
Consistent read and write performance.
U
Usman Javed
3
Good option for older tape libraries.
E
Elaine Porter
4
Met our expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the IBM 3570 1/2″ Model C tape cartridge (SKU: 08L6187L)?
The IBM 3570 Model C tape cartridge offers up to 5 GB of native capacity and up to 10 GB of compressed capacity (2:1 ratio) per cartridge.
What does “pre-labeled” mean for the IBM 3570 Model C tape cartridge?
Pre-labeled means each cartridge ships with an IBM-standard barcode label already applied, enabling immediate inventory tracking and media management without manual labeling.
Which IBM tape drives and storage systems are compatible with the 1/2″ Model C cartridge?
The 08L6187L cartridge is fully compatible with IBM 3570 Drive Model C and all IBM TS3500 and TS3200 tape library systems supporting 1/2″ 3570 media.
How do I load the IBM 3570 Model C cartridge in my tape drive?
Insert the cartridge label-side out and notch-side in, then slide it into the drive until it clicks. The drive will automatically recognize and initialize the cartridge.