Description, Specifications for HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 18TB/45TB Tape cartridge for use in LTO-9 Tape drives

Native Capacity 18TB, compressed 45 TB
Works with LTO Generation 9 Drives only
Barrum Ferrite (BaFe) Technology like LTO-8 drives
Media Lifetime Warranty from Vendor

HPE LTO Ultrium Tapes are available from LTO-1 to LTO-9 formats, in Non Labelled and Pre-Labelled formats.

overview

HP LTO-9 Ultrium Tape (Q2079A) can write or read data up to a blistering 400 MB/second native or 900 MB/second compressed, storing, encrypting and protecting up to 18TB (up to 45TB compressed) on a single cartridge.

Features

Capacity of 18 TB and up to 45 TB compressed capacity on HP StoreEver and non-HP LTO-9 drives and devices.
Supports transfer speeds of 400 MB/s (native) and up to 1,000 MB/s (2.5:1) with Generation 9 tape drives.
Barium Ferrite (BaFe) technology
Support for tape drive hardware encryption
Compatible with Linear Tape File System (LTFS)
Simplified tape path to reduce wear and tear.

Specifications

Manufacturer	HPE – Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Format	LTO Ultrium 9 Tape Media
HP Part No.	Q2079A
Native Capacity	18 TB
Compressed	Up to 45 TB (assuming 2.5:1 Compression)
Data Rate	400 MB/s / Up to 1,000 MB/s Compressed
Tape Technology	Barium Ferrite (BaFe)
Archival Life	30 Years
Load/Unload Cycles	20,000
Warranty	Limited Lifetime Warranty by HP