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Quantum LTO Ultrium Cleaning Tapes
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MR-LUCQN-01-Quantum LTO Ultrium Cleaning Tapes are specialized cleaning cartridges designed to maintain the optimal performance and longevity of Linear Tape-Open (LTO) tape drives. These cleaning tapes are compatible with multiple generations of LTO Ultrium drives, ensuring effective removal of debris and contaminants from critical tape drive components for consistent data reliability and hardware health. As a cleaning cartridge, it does not provide data storage capacity or transfer speed, nor does it support data encryption or WORM functionality.
The MR-LUCQN-01 cleaning tape is essential for enterprise environments utilizing LTO tape technology for backup, long-term archiving, and regulatory compliance where dependable and clean tape hardware is a necessity. Each cartridge is intended for standard cleaning cycles as indicated by drive maintenance requirements and is engineered for compatibility with modern LTO tape libraries. Its durable design ensures consistent cleaning action and an archival life of up to 30 years, making it ideal for ongoing maintenance in data centers, offsite backup facilities, and compliance-driven storage environments.
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In a global financial data center performing over 200 daily LTO-8 backups, MR-LUCQN-01-Quantum LTO Ultrium Cleaning Tapes are scheduled every 500 tape loads to remove head contaminants and sustain optimal read/write consistency. This proactive maintenance reduces drive downtime by 40%, extends drive lifespan by 25%, and ensures uninterrupted SLA compliance.
During critical retrieval operations from decades-old LTO-5/6 archives at a government records facility, MR-LUCQN-01-Quantum LTO Ultrium Cleaning Tapes are used immediately before tape reads to clear residual oxides and dust. This targeted cleaning delivers error-free data extraction, accelerates retrieval throughput by 50%, and safeguards data integrity for regulatory audits.
At offshore oil & gas exploration sites subject to dust and debris, MR-LUCQN-01-Quantum LTO Ultrium Cleaning Tapes are deployed weekly in automated tape libraries to prevent contamination-related failures. This regimen cuts site maintenance visits by 60%, guarantees reliable backups in remote operations, and minimizes costly downtime.
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| Product Type | Cleaning Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | LTO | LTO |
| Tape Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Cartridge Type | Cleaning | Cleaning |
| Use Case | Tape Libraries | Backup |
| Native Capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Compressed Capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Tape Length | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | N/A | N/A |
| Encryption Support | N/A | N/A |
| WORM Support | No | No |
| Media Type | N/A | N/A |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | N/A |
| Read Compatibility | Compatible with LTO Ultrium Drives (refer to drive manufacturer for specific generations) | LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8 drives |
| Write Compatibility | N/A | N/A |
| Tape Color | White | N/A |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Compliance Archiving | Data Center |
| Compliance | RoHS / WEEE / CE | N/A |
| Product Name | Quantum MR-LUCQN-01 LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge | IBM LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge 35L2086 |
| Height | 0.85 | 4.02 |
| Width | 4.15 | 4.15 |
| Depth | 4.02 | 1.02 |
| Weight | 0.42 | 0.44 |
Quantum LTO cleaning tape improved drive reliability.
Recommended for scheduled maintenance.
Consistent results.
No issues experienced.
Does the job well.
The Quantum LTO Ultrium Cleaning Tape (SKU: MR-LUCQN-01) is a factory-lubricated, high-performance cleaning cartridge designed to remove debris and contaminants from LTO Ultrium tape drives for optimal reliability.
The MR-LUCQN-01 cleaning tape is compatible with all LTO Ultrium drive generations from LTO-1 through LTO-9, ensuring broad interoperability across your data-protection infrastructure.
Quantum recommends cleaning your LTO Ultrium tape drive every 50 cartridge inserts or at the first sign of read/write errors to maintain peak performance and prevent data loss.
Each Quantum LTO Ultrium Cleaning Tape supports up to 50 cleaning cycles, delivering consistent, reliable cleaning performance over its usable life.
Insert the MR-LUCQN-01 cleaning tape into the drive like a normal data cartridge; the drive’s auto-clean function will perform the cleaning cycle and eject the tape when complete.
Quantum cleaning tapes reduce read/write errors, extend drive lifespan, maintain signal quality, and minimize unplanned downtime by removing particulate buildup and lubrication residue.
Indicators include increased read/write errors, longer mount times, or an on-screen drive warning message prompting a cleaning cycle.
No. Each MR-LUCQN-01 cleaning tape is rated for up to 50 one-way cleaning cycles and should be replaced once the cycle count is reached.
Yes. MR-LUCQN-01 uses a non-abrasive, factory-lubricated cleaning media formulated specifically to protect drive heads while removing contaminants.
Store cleaning tapes in their original protective case at 10–30°C (50–86°F) with 20–80% non-condensing humidity to preserve cleaning effectiveness.
Quantum cleaning tapes have a shelf life of five years from the date of manufacture when stored under recommended conditions.
Dispose of used cleaning tapes according to local electronic waste regulations; they contain no hazardous materials and can be recycled where facilities exist.
Quantum cleaning tapes are factory-lubricated with a proprietary, non-toxic cleaning formulation engineered for safe, residue-free performance.
Quantum LTO Ultrium Cleaning Tapes (SKU: MR-LUCQN-01) are available through authorized resellers, major IT distributors, and the Quantum online store.
Yes. When inserted, MR-LUCQN-01 triggers the drive’s built-in cleaning cycle automatically and ejects upon completion.
Check the label on the cartridge housing for the stamped manufacture date and add five years to determine the usable expiration date.
In high-humidity areas, ensure relative humidity remains below 80% and allow tapes to acclimate for two hours at room conditions before use.