LTO 6 tapes were designed during a change in material from Metal Particles (MP) to Barium Ferrite (BaFe). For Quantum, we sell BaFe tapes. Recent data suggests that MP tapes should not be used in LTO 7 drives.

Tape cartridge part numbers vary widely for a single tape model. We list all documented part numbers and their meaning below. We like to keep things easy, so we sell all of these under one product; The one you are currently viewing.

Bundle Type	Part Number (BaFe)	Part Number(MP)
Individual	MR-L6MQN-01	MR-L6MQN-03
Labeled	MR-L6MQN-BC	MR-L6MQN-BL
pack of 5	MR-L6MQN-01-05PK	MR-L6MQN-03-05PK
pack of 10	MR-L6MQN-01-10PK	MR-L6MQN-03-10PK
pack of 20	MR-L6MQN-01-20PK	MR-L6MQN-03-20PK
pack of 20, No Case	---	MR-L6LQN-LP
pack of 20, No Case, Labeled	MR-L6LQN-BC	MR-L6LQN-BL

Quantum LTO-6 Ultrium Data Cartridge LTO6 MR-L6MQN-03

The 6th generation LTO tape cartridge manufactured by Quantum. Capable of storing 2.5 Terabytes in a tiny 7oz (0.4 lbs.) package for 30 years; Tape is the industry standard for archival storage.

Quantum LTO Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge
General characteristics
Data capacity	2.5 TB native Up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 data compression
Cartridge model	LTO Ultrium 6, 2.5 TB rewritable data cartridge
Tape characteristics
Total tape thickness	6.1 µ (0.00024 in.)
Tape length	885 m (2903 ft)
Cartridge characteristics
Cartridge size (L x W x D)	102.0 mm x 105.4 mm x 21.5 mm (4.02 in. x 4.15 in. x 0.85 in.)
Data cartridge weight	200 g (0.441 lb)
Cleaning cartridge weight	115 g (0.254 lb)
Safety characteristics	Toxicity: nonhazardous to human health in anticipated use Flammability: self-extinguishing per UL94
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty. Free from defects in manufacturing and material defects for the useful life of the product, or until end of support of the product.
Environmental recommendations
Operating conditions	10°C - 45°C (50°F - 113°F); 10% - 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet-bulb maximum
Short-term storage conditions	16°C - 35°C (61°F - 95°F); 20% - 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet-bulb maximum
Long-term storage conditions	16°C - 25°C (61°F - 77°F); 20% - 50% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet-bulb maximum
Shipping conditions	-23°C - 49°C (-9°F - 120°F); 5% - 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb max
Cartridge disposal	Classified as nonhazardous waste per EPA regulation 40CFR261; Can be disposed of as normal office trash

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