HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack

Designed for enterprise-grade backups and long-term archival, this 20-pack of HPE LTO-6 Ultrium data cartridges combines high-density BaFe (Barium Ferrite) media with HP Custom Labeled Media. Each cartridge arrives pre-labeled with your barcode sequences, enabling fast cataloging, precise asset management, and streamlined automation within your tape library. With robust reliability, excellent data integrity, and seamless integration into existing backup ecosystems, these cartridges empower IT teams to protect critical workloads, accelerate recovery times, and optimize storage costs.

• Custom labeled media for instant organization: Save time and reduce retrieval errors with barcode labels bearing your own specified sequences. HP’s precision labeling ensures consistent scanning across libraries, simplifying inventory audits, DR planning, and automated media management. In environments with hundreds of cartridges, consistent barcodes dramatically shorten media hunts and manual labeling chores.
• High-capacity, high-density LTO-6 Ultrium storage: Each cartridge delivers up to 6.25 TB of compressed capacity (native 2.5 TB). This density enables fewer physical tapes in your library while maintaining robust backups, multi-generation retention, and scalable disaster recovery capabilities. The result is lower media handling costs, faster backup windows, and more efficient offsite storage.
• BaFe RW technology for durability and longevity: Built on BaFe magnetic particle technology, the media offers strong data retention and improved environmental resilience. This makes it well-suited for long-term archival storage, where stability across temperature variations, humidity fluctuations, and vibration is critical for safeguarding essential business records and compliance data.
• Proven compatibility and enterprise-readiness: LTO Ultrium 6 media is designed to work with a broad range of LTO-6 capable drives and library solutions from leading manufacturers. The 20-pack configuration supports large-scale backups, cyclical testing, and multi-tier retention strategies, helping you maintain a consistent labeling standard across the entire tape fleet.
• Security, traceability, and audit readiness: Pre-labeled cartridges promote accountability in data-management workflows. The barcode labels enable precise tracking of media usage, facilitate quick restores, and support compliance requirements by providing auditable media provenance for each data cartridge in your rotation.

Technical Details of HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge 20 Pack

• Format: LTO Ultrium 6 data cartridge with BaFe (Barium Ferrite) RW media. Note: RW designation in the product title indicates a re-labeled or re-labeled-capable workflow option as part of the packaging configuration.
• Capacity: Native capacity up to 2.5 TB per cartridge; compressed capacity up to 6.25 TB (typical compression ratio up to 2:1, depending on data type and compression efficiency).
• Data transfer rate (native / compressed): Native transfer rates around 160 MB/s; compressed data transfer can approach higher rates when data is highly compressible, enabling faster backups and restores in time-constrained windows.
• Media technology: BaFe (Barium Ferrite) particle construction for improved write stability, longevity, and archival performance under varied environmental conditions.
• Tape format and generation: Ultrium 6 data cartridge, designed for compatibility with standard LTO-6 drive libraries and automated tape systems.
• Packaging: 20 cartridges per pack, with HP Custom Labeled Media so your barcode sequences are pre-applied and ready for immediate library integration.
• Labeling and inventory: Pre-applied barcode labels support automated cataloging, asset tracking, and efficient media management within enterprise-scale tape infrastructures.

How to Install HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB BaFe RW Custom Labeled Data Cartridge

• Power down or pause operations on your tape library or drive according to your standard maintenance procedure. Ensure the drive is in a ready state and within recommended operating conditions.
• Handle cartridges by the case or handle end; avoid touching the magnetic tape surface and keep cartridges away from heat, moisture, and magnetic fields to preserve data integrity.
• Open the drive slot or cartridge bay and align the cartridge with the guide rails. Insert the cartridge firmly until it latches and the drive acknowledges a loaded cartridge. Do not force the cartridge if resistance is felt.
• Close the drive door and allow the library or drive to calibrate if required. Use your backup software or library manager to inventory the new media and verify its barcode is scanned correctly.
• Update media inventory in your backup catalog. Run a quick test to perform a short backup or verify operation to confirm the cartridge is functioning properly within the workflow.
• Store unused cartridges securely in a climate-controlled environment, following your organization’s media-handling guidelines to maximize retention and reliability over time.

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly is included in the 20-pack? The 20-pack contains twenty LTO-6 Ultrium data cartridges with BaFe RW media, each pre-labeled with customer-specified barcode sequences using HP Custom Labeled Media. This setup streamlines library integration and reduces labeling tasks for large backup deployments.
• Are these cartridges compatible with all LTO-6 drives? Yes. HPE LTO-6 Ultrium media is designed to work with standard LTO-6 drives and libraries from major vendors. Confirm your specific drive model’s compatibility with LTO-6 media in your device documentation or vendor support portal.
• What is the advantage of BaFe media? BaFe (Barium Ferrite) media offers durable magnetic particles, improved data longevity, and better resistance to environmental stressors. This helps ensure reliable long-term retention for archival backups and reduces the risk of data degradation over extended periods.
• Can I use these cartridges for primary backups as well as archival storage? Absolutely. LTO-6 Ultrium media is well-suited for both regular backup cycles and longer-term archival storage, depending on your retention policies and DR planning. The high capacity supports a consolidated offsite archive with fewer tapes.
• How does HP Custom Labeled Media improve inventory control? Custom barcode labeling provides consistent, scan-ready identifiers across all cartridges. This improves automation, reduces manual data entry, and supports faster restores, audits, and compliance reporting across large tape libraries.