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- Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium 400/800GB Tape The Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium tape cartridge offers cutting-edge technology for assuring error-free and efficient data storage. Featuring a native capacity of 400GB and compressed capacity of 800GB
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MR-L3MQN-01-T Overview
MR-L3MQN-01-T-Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium 400/800GB Tape The Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium tape cartridge offers cutting-edge technology for assuring error-free and efficient data storage. Featuring a native capacity of 400GB and compressed capacity of 800GB, this LTO (Linear Tape-Open) Generation 3 media is designed to deliver superior performance and reliability for modern data protection requirements. With a native transfer speed of up to 80 MB/s and a compressed transfer rate of up to 160 MB/s, the Quantum LTO-3 tape is ideal for enterprise backup, long-term archiving, and regulatory compliance tasks where data integrity and quick restoration are critical.
This standard cartridge type features a tape length of 680 meters, supports Write Once Read Many (WORM) technology for regulatory compliance (with WORM version), and utilizes advanced error correction for efficient, error-free data storage. While LTO-3 media itself does not support hardware encryption (unlike later generations), it is highly compatible with LTO-3 and LTO-4 tape drives for both reading and writing, and can be read by LTO-5 drives as well. The Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium tape is engineered with a magnetic rewritable media type, robust enough for an archival life of up to 30 years, making it perfectly suited for cold storage and offsite backup needs in data centers and compliance-driven industries.
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MR-L3MQN-01-T Specifications
- Encryption Support
- No
- Weight
- 0.6
- Product Type
- Data Tape
- Cartridge Type
- Standard
- Use Case
- Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic / Rewritable
- Archival Life
- Up to 30 Years
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Height
- 4.02
- Tape Format
- LTO
- Tape Generation
- LTO-3
- 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
- Read Compatibility
- LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5 drives
- Write Compatibility
- LTO-3, LTO-4 drives only
- Tape Color
- Blue
- Compliance
- RoHS / CE / WEEE
- Product Name
- Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium Data Cartridge MR-L3MQN-01-T
- Width
- 4.15
- Depth
- 0.85
MR-L3MQN-01-T Use Case
Enterprise Financial Data Backup with MR-L3MQN-01-T Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium
In a multinational finance firm, IT teams deploy MR-L3MQN-01-T Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium 400/800GB tape cartridges for nightly full-system backups of transaction logs, customer records and audit trails. The native 400 GB capacity (800 GB compressed) ensures consolidated, error-free storage, delivering a 99.9999% data integrity rate and reducing on-disk backup costs by 60%. This solution meets compliance mandates and enables rapid restore in under two hours.
High-Volume Media Asset Archival in Post-Production Studios
A leading post-production house uses MR-L3MQN-01-T Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium tapes to archive raw 4K/8K video footage and VFX project files. Leveraging 800 GB compressed capacity and built-in read-write error correction, editors securely store hundreds of hours of content off-site. The result: a 50% reduction in on-premises NAS usage, guaranteed long-term asset preservation, and instant retrieval for re-edits or client review.
Offsite Disaster Recovery for Distributed Retail Chains
A retail chain implements MR-L3MQN-01-T Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium cartridges to automate weekly vaulting of point-of-sale data from 200 remote stores. Using the 400 GB native tapes with Ultrium’s robust error-checking, headquarters maintains tamper-proof offsite archives. This strategy slashes disaster recovery RTO by 70% and secures critical revenue records against ransomware or hardware failure.
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Product Comparison Table 
| MR-L3MQN-01-T |  SDX1-35C-T | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | LTO | AIT |
| Tape Generation | LTO-3 | AIT-1 |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 400 GB | 35 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 800 GB | 91 GB |
| Tape Length | 680m | 230m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 80 MB/s | Up to 3 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 160 MB/s | Up to 7.8 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5 drives | AIT-1, AIT-2, AIT-3 drives |
| Write Compatibility | LTO-3, LTO-4 drives only | AIT-1 drives only |
| Tape Color | Blue | Black |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Compliance | RoHS / CE / WEEE | N/A |
| Product Name | Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium Data Cartridge MR-L3MQN-01-T | Sony SDX1-35C-T AIT-1 Data Cartridge |
| Height | 4.02 | 0.4 |
| Width | 4.15 | 4.0 |
| Depth | 0.85 | 2.5 |
| Weight | 0.6 | 0.26 |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Saqlain Raza
5
Reliable enterprise grade backup media.
Y
Yvonne Chen
4
No errors during restores.
B
Bilal Ahmed
5
Excellent consistency.
G
Gregory Hill
5
Trusted LTO performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium tape?
The Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium tape offers 400 GB native capacity and up to 800 GB compressed capacity (2:1 ratio).
What are the data transfer speeds of this LTO-3 cartridge?
It delivers sustained native transfer rates up to 80 MB/s and up to 160 MB/s when data is compressed at 2:1 ratio.
Which tape drives are compatible with the Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium cartridge?
This cartridge is fully compatible with all LTO-3 Ultrium tape drives and tape libraries that support Ultrium 3 media.
Can I use this LTO-3 tape in LTO-4 or LTO-5 drives?
Yes. LTO-4 and LTO-5 drives support read/write on LTO-3 media, enabling seamless backward compatibility for data access.
What is the expected archival life of the Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium tape?
When stored under recommended conditions, this media provides an archival life of 30 years or more.
Does the Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium tape support hardware encryption?
LTO-3 technology supports AES-256 hardware encryption on drives that implement the SCSI‐based T10 encryption standard.
How durable is the Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium tape?
It is designed for 2,500 load/unload cycles, operating reliably in enterprise environments with robust tape formulation and leader pin construction.
How many load/unload cycles does this cartridge support?
Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium cartridges are rated for at least 2,500 load/unload cycles under normal operating conditions.
What is the media formulation and tensile strength of the tape?
The Ultrium 3 tape uses a metal particle formulation with high tensile strength and a friction coefficient optimized for high-speed drives.
How should I store the Quantum LTO-3 tape to ensure maximum longevity?
Store cartridges vertically in a cool, dry environment (10 °C–45 °C, 20 %–80 % RH), away from magnetic fields and direct sunlight.
Is this tape suitable for mission-critical backups?
Yes. Its high capacity, fast transfer speeds, AES hardware encryption support and 30-year archival rating make it ideal for mission-critical data protection.
Does the Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium tape support WORM functionality?
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) is an optional drive feature; when enabled in compatible LTO-3 drives, this cartridge supports secure, non-erasable recording.
Is the Quantum LTO-3 tape rewritable, and how often can it be rewritten?
Yes, it is fully rewritable across all tracks, with a rated media lifespan of up to 2,500 load/unload cycles and tens of thousands of sequential read/write passes.
What cleaning media is recommended to maintain optimal performance?
Use LTO Ultrium cleaning cartridges with a recommended cycle of one clean every 50 tape load/unload operations or when indicated by the drive.
What warranty or guarantee comes with the Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium tape?
Quantum provides a limited lifetime warranty covering manufacturing defects and media failures under normal use conditions.
How do I ensure error-free data writes on LTO-3 cartridges?
Use firmware-up-to-date, certified LTO-3 drives, enable hardware ECC encryption, verify data integrity via host software and follow the cleaning schedule.
What environmental conditions are required for operation and storage?
Operating conditions: 10 °C–45 °C, 20 %–80 % RH; storage conditions: –40 °C–65 °C, 20 %–80 % RH, with no exposure to magnetic fields or UV light.