Quantum LTO-6 Ultrium Data Cartridge LTO6 BaFE (IBM Drives Only) MR-L6MQN-01
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-01
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 |