Fujitsu LTO5 1 x datacassette 1500/3000 GB

Data managers overseeing long-term archives in mid-sized enterprises rely on the Fujitsu LTO Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge to store up to 3TB of compressed data on a single tape. With a native capacity of 1.5TB and AES 256-bit hardware encryption, it secures sensitive records while maintaining fast access for nightly backups and regulatory compliance.

Key specifications

• Tape technology: LTO Ultrium 5
• Native storage capacity: 1.5 TB
• Compressed storage capacity: 3.0 TB (2:1 compression)
• Native data transfer rate: up to 140 MB/s
• Compressed data transfer rate: up to 280 MB/s
• Tape length: 846 meters
• Number of data tracks: 1280
• Media type: Metal Particle (MP)
• Archival life: 30 years
• Durability: 1,000,000 passes
• WORM support: Yes
• Hardware encryption: AES 256-bit
• Compatibility: LTO-5 drives (read/write), LTO-6 drives (read only)
• Product type: Data Cartridge
• Quantity per pack: 1

Why choose it

This cartridge delivers dependable performance for demanding backup windows, with high transfer speeds that reduce the time needed to protect critical data. Its 30-year archival life and one million pass durability ensure your information remains safe and accessible for decades, while WORM support adds an extra layer of protection against accidental overwrites.

Ideal use cases

• Long-term archival of financial records, medical images, and legal documents
• Nightly backups for servers and NAS systems in SMB environments
• Offsite storage for disaster recovery and compliance requirements
• Data interchange between LTO-5 and LTO-6 tape libraries

Good to know

The cartridge features a distinctive blue-green colour for easy identification in mixed media environments. It is backward read-compatible with LTO-6 drives, allowing seamless data migration and retrieval. Each pack contains one cartridge, ready for immediate use in compatible tape drives.