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08L9120_LTO1
IBM Ultrium LTO-1 Data Tape & Cartridge (100/200) GB
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08L9120_LTO1 Overview
08L9120_LTO1-IBM Ultrium LTO-1 Data Tape & Cartridge (100/200) GB is a high-capacity, magnetic tape storage solution adhering to the LTO (Linear Tape-Open) standard, specifically the first-generation LTO-1 format. Offering a native storage capacity of 100 GB and a compressed capacity of up to 200 GB, this cartridge is designed for reliable data backup, restoration, and long-term archival. It delivers a native data transfer rate of up to 20 MB/s (up to 40 MB/s compressed), making it suitable for demanding enterprise environments where speed and reliability are critical.
This standard LTO-1 cartridge features a tape length of 609 meters and is rewritable, providing flexibility for routine backup cycles and data lifecycle management. The 08L9120_LTO1-IBM Ultrium LTO-1 Data Tape does not support hardware encryption or WORM (Write Once, Read Many) functionalities. It is optimized for use in tape libraries, enterprise backup, long-term archiving, cold storage, and compliance-driven data retention scenarios, boasting an archival life of up to 30 years when properly stored. Its robust design makes it a dependable choice for organizations needing scalable, secure, and cost-effective data storage solutions.
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08L9120_LTO1 Specifications
- Product Type
- Data Tape
- Tape Format
- LTO
- Tape Generation
- LTO-1
- Cartridge Type
- Standard
- Use Case
- Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries
- Native Capacity
- 100 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 200 GB
- Tape Length
- 609m
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 20 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- Up to 40 MB/s
- Encryption Support
- No
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic / Rewritable
- Archival Life
- Up to 30 Years
- Read Compatibility
- LTO-1 drives
- Write Compatibility
- LTO-1 drives only
- Tape Color
- Blue
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- RoHS
- Product Name
- IBM Ultrium LTO-1 Data Cartridge 08L9120
- Height
- 0.85 inches
- Width
- 4.02 inches
- Depth
- 4.15 inches
- Weight
- 0.66 lbs
08L9120_LTO1 Use Case
Long-Term Archival Storage for Financial Transaction Records
In a multinational banking environment, IT teams leverage 08L9120_LTO1-IBM Ultrium LTO-1 Data Tape & Cartridge (100/200 GB) to archive daily transaction logs and audit trails in a secure, WORM-compliant vault. Benefit: Achieves 10-year retention to satisfy SOX and Basel III regulations while reducing primary storage costs by up to 70 %.
HIPAA-Compliant Backup for Healthcare Patient Data
A hospital’s IT department implements weekly full backups of electronic health records (EHR) and imaging studies onto 08L9120_LTO1-IBM Ultrium LTO-1 Cartridges, then transports cartridges to an off-site facility. Benefit: Ensures immutable, encrypted archives that meet HIPAA data-retention mandates and deliver reliable restore times under 15 minutes.
Cost-Effective Off-Site Retention for Media Production Assets
A post-production studio migrates completed raw footage and project files to 08L9120_LTO1-IBM Ultrium LTO-1 Data Tapes, labeling cartridges for version control in a secure tape library. Benefit: Frees up high-performance NAS capacity, cuts near-line storage spend by 80 %, and guarantees rapid retrieval for future edits.
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Product Comparison Table
 08L9120_LTO1 |  MEDLTO-008 |  D2404-100AX |  SAIT1-500-T |  CLM200-10PK-T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | LTO | LTO | LTO | AIT | LTO |
| Tape Generation | LTO-1 | LTO-1 | LTO-1 | N/A | LTO-1 |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / 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 | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 100 GB | 100 GB | 100 GB | 500 GB | 100 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 200 GB | 200 GB | 200 GB | 1.3 TB | 200 GB |
| Tape Length | 609m | 609m | 609m | 609m | 609m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 20 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s | Up to 30 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 78 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | LTO-1 drives | LTO-1 drives | LTO-1, LTO-2 drives | SAIT-1 drives | LTO-1 drives |
| Write Compatibility | LTO-1 drives only | LTO-1 drives only | LTO-1 drives only | SAIT-1 drives only | LTO-1 drives only |
| Tape Color | Blue | Blue | Blue | Black | Black |
| 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 | RoHS | N/A | RoHS | RoHS | N/A |
| Product Name | IBM Ultrium LTO-1 Data Cartridge 08L9120 | StorageTek Sun LTO-1 Ultrium Data Cartridge (MEDLTO-008) | D2404-100AX-TDK LTO1 (100GB/200GB) | SAIT1-500-T-Sony Super AIT (500/1300) GB | CLM200-10PK-T-Certance LTO-1, 100/200GB - 10 Pack |
| Height | 0.85 inches | 0.85 in | 4.02 | 0.98 inches | 0.96 in |
| Width | 4.02 inches | 4.15 in | 4.15 | 4.02 inches | 4.15 in |
| Depth | 4.15 inches | 4.02 in | 0.85 | 4.02 inches | 4.02 in |
| Weight | 0.66 lbs | 0.61 lbs | 0.44 | 0.47 lbs | 0.62 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hafsa Rafi
4
Consistent performance across jobs.
K
Klaus Weber
5
No write errors encountered.
Z
Zeeshan Ali
3
Good archival option.
P
Patricia Nolan
4
Satisfied with use.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the IBM Ultrium LTO-1 data tape cartridge (SKU: 08L9120_LTO1)?
The IBM Ultrium LTO-1 cartridge offers 100 GB of native storage and up to 200 GB with standard 2:1 compression.
What are the maximum data transfer speeds for the IBM LTO-1 tape cartridge?
The LTO-1 drive delivers up to 20 MB/s native and up to 40 MB/s compressed data transfer rates.
Which tape drives and libraries support the 08L9120_LTO1 cartridge?
The cartridge is fully compatible with all Ultrium LTO-1 drives and compatible in mixed-drive LTO libraries supporting LTO-1 media.
How many IBM LTO-1 cartridges come in the standard 08L9120_LTO1 pack?
The SKU 08L9120_LTO1 is sold in packs of ten Ultrium LTO-1 data tape cartridges.