Fujifilm LTO-8 Tape: High-Capacity, Secure Data Archiving
In an era of exponential data growth, securing your critical digital assets for the long term is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. The Fujifilm LTO Ultrium 8 Data Cartridge provides a powerful, reliable, and cost-effective solution for managing massive data archives. Engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern data centers, media and entertainment industries, and enterprise-level IT, this tape is the gold standard for long-term retention and robust data protection.
At the core of the LTO-8 tape's superior performance is Fujifilm's proprietary Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic particle technology. Unlike traditional metal particle tapes, BaFe particles are chemically stable, offering exceptional resistance to demagnetization and ensuring data integrity for over 30 years. This longevity makes it the ideal medium for archiving critical business records, scientific data, and high-value media assets that must be preserved for decades. With a native capacity of 12TB and a compressed capacity of up to 30TB, a single cartridge can hold vast libraries of information, significantly reducing your physical storage footprint and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Security is paramount, and the Fujifilm LTO-8 tape delivers on all fronts. It features robust AES 256-bit hardware encryption, protecting your data at rest without impacting performance. For regulatory compliance and safeguarding against ransomware, the tape supports WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) functionality, creating immutable, tamper-proof archives. This creates a physical "air gap" when tapes are stored offline, rendering your backups invulnerable to online cyberattacks. Combined with the Linear Tape File System (LTFS), which allows for intuitive, drag-and-drop file access, the LTO-8 tape is not only secure but also remarkably user-friendly. Choose Fujifilm for unparalleled reliability and peace of mind for your most valuable data.
Key Features
- Massive Storage Capacity: Offers 12TB of native storage and up to 30TB of compressed capacity (at a 2.5:1 ratio).
- High-Speed Data Transfer: Achieves transfer rates up to 750 MB/s (compressed), enabling fast backup and restore operations.
- Barium Ferrite (BaFe) Technology: Fujifilm's advanced magnetic particle formulation ensures superior data integrity and an archival life of over 30 years.
- Enhanced Security: Features AES 256-bit hardware encryption and WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) capability for immutable data storage.
- LTFS Support: The Linear Tape File System allows for easy, direct file access, similar to a standard hard drive.
- Air-Gap Protection: Offline storage provides a true air gap, protecting your data archives from online threats like ransomware.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 16551221 |
| Format | LTO Ultrium 8 |
| Native Capacity | 12 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 30 TB (assuming 2.5:1 compression) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 360 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | 750 MB/s |
| Magnetic Material | Barium Ferrite (BaFe) |
| Archival Life | 30+ Years |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit hardware encryption |
| WORM Capability | Yes |
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