HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases

In today’s data-driven world, protecting information means more than just backups—it means creating a secure air gap that isolates your data from cyber threats. The HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases is a turnkey offline storage solution engineered for long-term archival, rapid restoration, and resilient protection against ransomware and network-based attacks. Built on the latest LTO-9 technology, this set combines high-capacity media with practical labeling and robust protective cases, delivering a reliable offline backup that integrates seamlessly into established backup workflows. Whether you’re safeguarding sensitive government records, critical enterprise data, or regulated compliance archives, this catalog of cartridges provides a trusted, air-gapped option that keeps your data offline, offline-only, and ready when you need it most.

• Air-gap protection: This offline medium creates a secure air gap, disconnecting from networks to minimize exposure to ransomware, malware, and cyber threats. Tape storage keeps your backups inaccessible to online attackers, preserving data integrity in hostile environments.
• High-capacity performance: Each LTO-9 Ultrium cartridge delivers up to 18 TB native capacity and up to 45 TB compressed capacity, enabling substantial archival space per cartridge. With 20 data cartridges included, you can achieve a significant offline archive ready for long-term retention and rapid restoration when required.
• organized labeling and protection: The set features custom labeling for easy inventory management, quick retrieval, and strict compliance. Paired with protective cases, these cartridges stay organized during storage and transport, reducing handling risk and improving workflow efficiency.
• Rugged durability and archival reliability: LTO-9 media is designed for resilience in challenging environments and long-term retention. The cartridges are built to withstand routine backup cycles, transport, and storage conditions, helping ensure data remains intact over years of use.
• Seamless drive compatibility and workflow integration: Compatible with standard LTO-9 tape drives and libraries, this collection integrates easily into existing backup, DR, and archival workflows. It supports scalable offline data protection while complementing your current hardware and software investments.

Technical Details of HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases

• Format: LTO-9 Ultrium magnetic tape
• Media type: Data cartridges with protective cases
• Capacity per cartridge: 18 TB native / 45 TB compressed
• Number of cartridges: 20 data cartridges
• Labeling: Custom labeled for inventory and compliance
• Packaging: Includes protective storage cases for safe handling and transport
• Compatibility: Works with standard LTO-9 tape drives and libraries
• Physical dimensions: Standard LTO-9 cartridge size

How to install HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Custom Labeled 20 Data Cartridges with Cases

• Verify that your backup environment includes a compatible LTO-9 tape drive or library. Ensure firmware and software support the LTO-9 generation.
• Unpack cartridges carefully from their protective cases in a clean, dry area. Inspect for any signs of damage and handle by the edges to avoid fingerprints on magnetic surfaces.
• Load the cartridges into the tape drive or library following the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the custom labels to verify the correct media in each slot or slot pool.
• Configure your backup software to recognize the offline media and assign appropriate retention policies. Labeling helps maintain clear, auditable records for compliance purposes.
• Run a media inventory and a test restore to confirm readability and data integrity. Establish a routine to rotate offline media as part of your DR and data protection strategy.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the capacity per cartridge and total for the 20-cartridge set? A: Each cartridge offers 18 TB native capacity (45 TB compressed). Across 20 cartridges, the native total is 360 TB and the compressed total is 900 TB, providing substantial offline archival capacity.
• Q: Are the cartridges read/write (RW) media? A: Yes. LTO media is read/write (RW), designed for multiple backup and restore cycles in offline storage environments.
• Q: Are cases included? A: Yes. The set includes protective cases for safe transport and long-term storage of each data cartridge.
• Q: Can I customize labels? A: Yes. The labeling is customized to support inventory management, branding, and regulatory compliance, helping with quick identification and audits.
• Q: Which systems are compatible with this LTO-9 set? A: This collection is designed to be compatible with standard LTO-9 tape drives and libraries, and it integrates with common backup and archival workflows used by enterprises and government agencies.
• Q: What is the primary use case for this product? A: It’s ideal for offline backups, long-term archival, ransomware protection, and compliance-driven data retention where an air gap enhances data security.