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TDK LTO-3 (400/800)GB The TDK LTO-3 features 400GB native ca...
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- TDK LTO-3 (400/800)GB The TDK LTO-3 features 400GB native capacity and 800GB compressed capacity for organizations seeking a stable and reliable means of backing and retrieving valuable data.
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D2406-LTO3-T Overview
D2406-LTO3-T-TDK LTO-3 (400/800)GB The TDK LTO-3 features 400GB native capacity and 800GB compressed capacity for organizations seeking a stable and reliable means of backing and retrieving valuable data. Utilizing the LTO (Linear Tape-Open) format, this third-generation tape solution delivers up to 80 MB/s compressed transfer rate, making it ideal for enterprise backup, long-term cold storage, and organizations with demanding regulatory compliance requirements. The cartridge is designed for use in data centers and is compatible with LTO-3 tape libraries and drives, supporting both native and compressed operations to streamline data management processes.
The D2406-LTO3-T-TDK LTO-3 tape comes with a standard rewritable cartridge and offers a tape length of 680 meters, ensuring robust storage and performance for mission-critical data. While WORM and encryption features are not available on this standard version, the archival life of up to 30 years guarantees long-term reliability for essential backups and regulatory data retention. The cartridge supports all major compliance standards such as RoHS and WEEE, making it a preferred choice for enterprises looking for reliable magnetic media in backup and retrieval workflows.
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D2406-LTO3-T Specifications
- Product Type
- Data Tape
- Tape Format
- LTO
- Tape Generation
- LTO-3
- Cartridge Type
- Standard
- Use Case
- Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries
- Native Capacity
- 400 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 800 GB
- Tape Length
- 680m
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 80 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- Up to 160 MB/s
- Encryption Support
- No
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic
- Archival Life
- Up to 30 Years
- Read Compatibility
- LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5 drives
- Write Compatibility
- LTO-3 drives only
- Tape Color
- Blue
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- RoHS / WEEE
- Product Name
- D2406-LTO3-T-TDK LTO-3 (400/800)GB
- Height
- 0.85 inches
- Width
- 4.15 inches
- Depth
- 4.02 inches
- Weight
- 0.45 lbs
D2406-LTO3-T Use Case
Financial Records Archival for Regulatory Compliance
A global banking firm implements the D2406-LTO3-T-TDK LTO-3 (400 GB native / 800 GB compressed) to archive transaction logs, audit trails and customer records under SEC, SOX and GDPR mandates. This high-density tape solution delivers WORM-capable, long-term retention with rapid retrieval, slashing storage costs by up to 50% and eliminating compliance risk.
Media Asset Backup in Video Post-Production
A broadcast studio uses the D2406-LTO3-T-TDK LTO-3 (400 GB native / 800 GB compressed) to back up raw footage, edited projects and VFX files. Its sustained 120 MB/s streaming performance and scalable 800 GB compressed capacity ensure secure, low-cost archiving and on-demand access for tight production schedules.
Disaster Recovery and Offsite Data Protection
An enterprise IT department rotates D2406-LTO3-T-TDK LTO-3 (400 GB native / 800 GB compressed) media between primary and remote sites for full-system backups. This robust tape workflow delivers a 5-year archival life, sub-hour RTOs and a 60% reduction in offsite storage expenses compared to disk-based DR solutions.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 D2406-LTO3-T |  10065-T | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | LTO | QIC |
| Tape Generation | LTO-3 | QIC-150 |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage |
| Native Capacity | 400 GB | 250 MB |
| Compressed Capacity | 800 GB | 500 MB |
| Tape Length | 680m | 307m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 80 MB/s | Up to 0.25 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 160 MB/s | N/A |
| Encryption Support | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 10 Years |
| Read Compatibility | LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5 drives | QIC-150 drives |
| Write Compatibility | LTO-3 drives only | QIC-150 drives |
| Tape Color | Blue | Black |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Compliance | RoHS / WEEE | N/A |
| Product Name | D2406-LTO3-T-TDK LTO-3 (400/800)GB | Tandberg QIC DC6250 Data Cartridge |
| Height | 0.85 inches | 0.435 inches |
| Width | 4.15 inches | 4.187 inches |
| Depth | 4.02 inches | 2.625 inches |
| Weight | 0.45 lbs | 0.312 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Sumbul Qazi
4
Strong capacity and compatibility.
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Kevin Zhang
5
Consistent enterprise grade performance.
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Asif Raza
3
No restore errors.
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Melissa Hart
4
Trusted LTO quality.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the TDK LTO-3 (D2406-LTO3-T)?
The TDK LTO-3 (D2406-LTO3-T) offers 400 GB native capacity and up to 800 GB compressed capacity using a 2:1 hardware compression ratio.
Which tape drives are compatible with TDK LTO-3 (400/800 GB)?
TDK LTO-3 tapes are fully compatible with all LTO Ultrium 3 drives and later-generation drives that support LTO-3 media.
What is the data transfer rate of TDK LTO-3 cartridges?
TDK LTO-3 delivers a native data transfer rate of 80 MB/s (up to 160 MB/s compressed) for fast, reliable backups and restores.
How long is the archival lifespan of TDK LTO-3 tapes?
Under proper storage conditions, TDK LTO-3 tapes provide up to 30 years of data retention and archival durability.