IBM Ultrium 6 Tape Cartridge features
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-216December 4, 2012
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New media feature (feature number 8605 and SEO number 39P1902) with a 5-pack of IBM® Ultrium™ 6 tape cartridges and five unattached loose labels.
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The IBM Ultrium 6 tape cartridge has a physical capacity of up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression (up to 2.5 TB native capacity). These cartridges can be used in IBM System Storage® Ultrium 6 tape drives, the sixth generation LTO™ Ultrium tape drive in the IBM System Storage LTO Ultrium family of products.
Features of the IBM Ultrium 6 data cartridge include:
- 2.5 TB native capacity in a single compact cartridge
- 16320 bytes cartridge memory built into every data cartridge for enhanced functionality and media reliability by storing access history and media performance information for use by the tape drive every time the cartridge is accessed
- Media feature (feature #8605 and SEO #35P1902) with a 5-pack of IBM Ultrium 6 tape cartridges and five unattached loose labels
Note: For optimum reliability, use IBM Ultrium 6 tape cartridges which conform to IBM specifications.
Additional product information and deliverables can be found on the IBM TotalStorage Storage Media website
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IBM Ultrium 6 tape cartridges must be used with Ultrium 6 LTO tape drives, or later.
Refer to the Technical information section for details.
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December 7, 2012
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The IBM Ultrium 6 tape cartridge has a physical capacity of up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression (up to 2.5 TB native capacity) and can be used in the sixth generation IBM System Storage Ultrium 6 tape drive.
These cartridges have been designed to provide several enhancements over previous tape technologies. They are designed to work with tape drives with increased tape speeds and high-density data recording. The case is specially designed for use in automated libraries and in environments with repeated, unattended handling. The tape itself is a Barium ferrite particle tape developed for durability and capacity.
Features of the IBM Ultrium 6 data cartridge include:
- 2.5 TB native capacity in a single compact cartridge
- 16320 bytes cartridge memory built into every data cartridge for enhanced functionality and media reliability by storing access history and media performance information for use by the tape drive every time the cartridge is accessed
- Media feature (feature #8605 and SEO #35P1902) with a 5-pack of IBM Ultrium 6 tape cartridges and five unattached loose labels
Note: For optimum reliability, use IBM Ultrium 6 tape cartridges which conform to IBM specifications.
Additional product information and deliverables can be found on the IBM TotalStorage Storage Media website
The IBM System Storage LTO Ultrium 6 tape drive can read and write Ultrium 6 and 5 cartridges.
Ultrium 6 2.5 TB WORM tape cartridges are best for applications such as archiving and data retention, as well as those applications requiring an audit trail, and can be ordered separately as IBM 3589 Ultrium 6 tape cartridges.
Additional Ultrium 6 2.5 TB data cartridges can be ordered separately as IBM 3589 Ultrium 6 tape cartridges with unique bulk and labeling requirements such as:
- Model 550 - IBM Ultrium 6 2.5 TB data cartridge, labeled with starting volume serial information and optionally packed in individual jewel cases
- Model 650 - IBM Ultrium 6 2.5 TB data cartridge, packed in individual jewel cases with two non-attached blank labels
- Model 570 - IBM Ultrium 6 2.5 TB data cartridge, labeled with starting volume serial information and optionally packed in jewel cases, are designed to provide WORM storage on a 2.5 TB capacity cartridge
- Model 670 - IBM Ultrium 6 2.5 TB data cartridge, packed in jewel cases with two non-attached blank labels, are also designed to provide WORM storage on a 2.5 TB capacity cartridge
IBM Ultrium 6 tape cartridges support Linear Tape File System™ (LTFS) partitioning. The principal function of media partitioning is to allow for faster data access by splitting the cartridge into two media partitions. WORM media cannot be partitioned.
IBM LTFS software leverages LTO6 tape partitioning. It is designed to enable a self-describing tape file format, and to deliver an easy tape storage and distribution solution without the use of additional database applications. Customers of IBM LTFS software are those who require a standard tape cartridge format at a low cost and will use stand-alone IBM LTO6 tape drives. IBM LTFS is the perfect solution for those in the media and entertainment industry, and other fields that need massive data storage on tape for long retention periods, such as banking, scientific research, and government sectors. For further information and list of supported operating systems, refer to the following website
IBM maintains the latest levels of System Storage tape drive and library device drivers and documentation on the Internet. Utilize the Fix Central download portal by accessing the following website
There are a few pull down menus to navigate to the correct download as follows:
- In the first pull down menu labeled "Product Group", select "Storage Systems".
- In the next pull down menu that appears which is labeled "Product Family", select "Tape Systems".
- With the next pull down menu, "Product Type", select "Tape Drivers and Software".
- This will bring up the "Product" menu, which provides selections for "Platform drivers, Tools, or Software".
- Under "Platform drivers", in order to download your driver, select the correct operating system.
- Two more pull down menus will appear with information. Click "Continue".
- The next screen can be used to narrow the search, however just click "Continue" to view what is available.
- LTO Data Compression (LTO-DC): The Ultrium 6, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 4 use LTO-DC, which is an implementation of a Lempel-Ziv class 1 (LZ-1) data compression algorithm. LTO-DC is an extension of Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) and an improvement over previous IBM lossless compression algorithms. IBM-patented "Scheme-Swapping" compression is designed to look ahead at incoming data and determine the most efficient storage method (either ALDC or pass-thru mode) to help provide optimal data compression and increase data throughput. Compression ratio for LTO Ultrium 6 is 2.5 to 1.
- LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM): Contained within the LTO Ultrium data cartridge is the LTO-CM, which is a passive, contactless silicon storage device that is physically a part of the cartridge. The LTO-CM is designed to hold information about that specific cartridge, the media in the cartridge, and the data on the media. The storage capacity of the Generation 6 LTO-CM is 16320 bytes, double the capacity of Generation 5 and 4 LTO-CM, 8160 bytes. Communication between the drive and the LTO-CM is via a low-level radio frequency field transmitted by the drive to the cartridge.
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Machine Feature
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Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge (5-Pack) 3572 S6H 8605
Machine Feature
Description type Model number
Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge (5-Pack) 3573 L2U,L4U 8605
Machine Feature
Description type Model number
Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge (5-Pack) 3580 H6S,S63 8605
Single Entity Offerings (SEOs)
Machine SEO
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Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge (5-Pack) 3572 S6R 35P1902
Machine SEO
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Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge (5-Pack) 3573 2UL,4UL 35P1902
Machine SEO
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Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge (5-Pack) 3580 S6E,S6X 35P1902
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Specified operating environment
Compatibility
The IBM Ultrium 6 tape drive can read and write IBM LTO 6 and 5 data cartridges, and read IBM LTO Ultrium 4 data cartridges.
The IBM Ultrium 6 tape cartridges supports the LTO Consortium specification for LTO Generation 6 media.
Planning information
You are responsible for downloading or obtaining from IBM , and installing designated Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called BIOS), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with an IBM machine) and other software updates in a timely manner from an IBM Internet website or from other electronic media, and following the instructions that IBM provides. You may request IBM to install Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
Cable orders
No cables required.
Security, auditability, and control
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
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MES discount applicable
Equal to the volume commitment discount
Field installable feature
No
Warranty period
This media product is provided with a limited lifetime warranty. It is warranted against manufacturing and materials defects for the useful life of the product.
No extended warranty services are available for this offering.
Customer setup
Yes
Machine code
Same license terms and conditions as base machine
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Machine Feature SEO
Description type Model number number
Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge (5-Pack) 3572 S6H 8605 35P1902
Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge (5-Pack) 3573 L2U,L4U 8605 35P1902
Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge (5-Pack) 3580 H6S,S63 8605 35P1902
Field Plant
Feature install install MES Cables
number only only removal required
8605 N Y N N
Pricing terms
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