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MR-L1MQN-01
Quantum LTO1 (100GB/200GB)
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MR-L1MQN-01 Overview
MR-L1MQN-01-Quantum LTO1 (100GB/200GB) is a Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 1 data tape designed for reliable high-capacity data storage. As the first-generation LTO cartridge, it delivers a native storage capacity of 100 GB and a compressed capacity of up to 200 GB, with data transfer rates reaching up to 20 MB/s (native) and 40 MB/s (compressed). The tape features a standard rewritable cartridge, measures 609 meters in length, and utilizes magnetic media to ensure stable, long-term data retention. It does not support WORM (Write Once Read Many) or hardware encryption, aligning with the features available at this generation.
With an archival life of up to 30 years, the Quantum LTO1 Ultrium cartridge is widely used for enterprise backup, tape library operations, cold storage, and regulatory compliance archiving. Its robust design makes it suitable for deployment in data centers, offsite storage, and compliance-driven environments. The MR-L1MQN-01 model is recognized for cost-effective long-term retention, durability, and compatibility with LTO-1 drives for writing and both LTO-1 and LTO-2 drives for reading, making it an ideal solution for organizations managing growing data volumes and strict data preservation requirements.
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MR-L1MQN-01 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, LTO-2 drives
- Write Compatibility
- LTO-1 drives only
- Tape Color
- Blue
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- N/A
- Product Name
- MR-L1MQN-01-Quantum LTO1 (100GB/200GB)
- Height
- 0.98 inches
- Width
- 4.02 inches
- Depth
- 4.15 inches
- Weight
- 0.57 lbs
MR-L1MQN-01 Use Case
Financial Compliance Archiving with MR-L1MQN-01-Quantum LTO1
Scenario: A global banking institution consolidates 50 TB of daily transaction logs into an automated tape library using MR-L1MQN-01-Quantum LTO1 (100 GB native/200 GB compressed). Outcome: Achieves audit-ready SOX and GDPR compliance with 30-year media life, reduces long-term archival costs by 60%, and safeguards data integrity with AES-256 encryption.
Media & Entertainment High-Resolution Asset Preservation
Scenario: A post-production studio archives 4K raw footage and sound masters onto MR-L1MQN-01-Quantum LTO1 to free up costly NAS storage. Outcome: Delivers 3× higher capacity archival, lowers operational storage spend by 70%, ensures rapid recall of critical assets, and maintains proof-grade copies in a secure, offline archive.
Scientific Research Data Backup for HPC Clusters
Scenario: A research university offloads 200 TB of large-scale simulation outputs from an HPC cluster onto MR-L1MQN-01-Quantum LTO1 tape cartridges. Outcome: Provides enterprise-grade reliability with <0.5% annual failure rate, extends cold-storage retention up to 30 years, and reduces energy consumption compared to spinning-disk solutions by 80%.
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Product Comparison Table
 MR-L1MQN-01 |  432687-T |  183800-T |  CLM200-10PK-T |  C7971A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | LTO | SLR | LTO | LTO | LTO |
| Tape Generation | LTO-1 | N/A | LTO-1 | LTO-1 | 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 | 70 GB | 100 GB | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 200 GB | 140 GB | 200 GB | 200 GB | 200 GB |
| Tape Length | 609m | 559m | 609m | 609m | 609m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 20 MB/s | Up to 7.2 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s | Up to 20 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 14.4 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s | Up to 40 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | 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, LTO-2 drives | SLR140 drives | LTO-1 drives | LTO-1 drives | LTO-1, LTO-2 drives |
| Write Compatibility | LTO-1 drives only | SLR140 drives | LTO-1 drives only | LTO-1 drives only | LTO-1 drives only |
| Tape Color | Blue | Black | Black | Black | Blue |
| 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 | RoHS | RoHS / CE | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | MR-L1MQN-01-Quantum LTO1 (100GB/200GB) | Tandberg SLR140 Data Cartridge 70/140GB (432687-T) | 183800-T-Maxell LTO1 183800 (100GB/200GB) | CLM200-10PK-T-Certance LTO-1, 100/200GB - 10 Pack | C7971A-HP ULTRIUM 1 200GB DATA CARTRIDGE |
| Height | 0.98 inches | 0.99 | 0.98 inches | 0.96 in | 4.02 inches |
| Width | 4.02 inches | 4.02 | 4.02 inches | 4.15 in | 4.15 inches |
| Depth | 4.15 inches | 4.25 | 4.15 inches | 4.02 in | 1.02 inches |
| Weight | 0.57 lbs | 0.66 | 0.62 lbs | 0.62 lbs | 0.6 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Sumbul Qazi
4
Reliable and durable media.
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Taro Yamamoto
5
Consistent performance.
U
Umer Farooq
3
Good long term option.
D
Diane Scott
4
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the Quantum LTO1 (SKU MR-L1MQN-01) tape cartridge?
The Quantum LTO1 MR-L1MQN-01 is a first-generation Linear Tape-Open (LTO) cartridge offering reliable, high-density backup and archival storage.
What is the native and compressed capacity of Quantum LTO1 MR-L1MQN-01?
Each cartridge holds 100 GB of native data and up to 200 GB compressed (2:1) when used with a compatible LTO drive.
What data transfer rates does the Quantum LTO1 MR-L1MQN-01 support?
The tape delivers up to 20 MB/s native throughput and up to 40 MB/s compressed, ensuring efficient backup operations.
Which tape drives are compatible with Quantum LTO1 MR-L1MQN-01?
This LTO1 cartridge writes on LTO-1 drives and can be read by both LTO-1 and LTO-2 drives for seamless media interchange.