HPE LTO-9 Q2079A Ultrium 18TB/45TB Tape cartridge for use in LTO-9 Tape drives

HPE LTO-9 Q2079A Ultrium 18TB/45TB Tape cartridge for use in LTO-9 Tape drives

Powerful, High-Capacity Backup Media for Modern Data Protection

The HPE Q2079A LTO‑9 Ultrium 18TB/45TB Tape Cartridge is a next-generation tape storage solution built for enterprise backups, archiving, and disaster recovery. Leveraging advanced LTO-9 Ultrium technology, this cartridge delivers 18 TB native capacity and up to 45 TB compressed, making it perfect for data centers and businesses with ever-growing storage needs. B&H Photo Video

 Massive Storage & Blazing Transfer Speeds

Packed with industry-leading capacity and performance, this LTO-9 tape cartridge helps you manage large data backups with fewer tapes:
• 18 TB Native Capacity for standard storage needs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Up to 45 TB Compressed storage (2.5:1 compression) — dramatically increases usable space per cartridge. Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• High-Speed Transfers: Up to 1,000 MB/s (compressed) throughput ensures fast backup and restore operations when paired with LTO-9 tape drives. Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Whether you’re backing up virtual machines, databases, or large archives, this tape media helps reduce backup windows and improves operational efficiency.

 Durability, Security & Long-Term Archival

Designed for reliability and data protection:
• Long Archival Life: Media engineered for up to 30 years of data retention under proper storage conditions. Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Rewritable and WORM Options: Use the suitable format for your workflow — rewritable for flexible backup cycles or write-once for compliance use. Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• AES-256 Encryption Compatible: Supports hardware-based encryption for robust data security when used with compatible drives. B&H Photo Video
• Barium Ferrite (BaFe) Tape: High-density media technology improves longevity and signal integrity. Hewlett Packard Enterprise

This makes it ideal for businesses that require safe, dependable storage for mission-critical information and regulatory compliance.

 Seamless Integration With Enterprise Tape Systems

This LTO-9 cartridge is fully compatible with LTO-9 tape drives and libraries, ensuring smooth integration into your existing backup infrastructure. Its industry Ultrium standard provides broad support across automations, robotic libraries, and backup applications. Stutch Data Store

Enjoy easy deployment and manage backups with confidence as your organization scales.