Product Description
General Information
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Brand: Quantum
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Model: MR-L8MQN-01
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Tape Technology: Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 8
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Media Type: Magnetic Tape Cartridge
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Format: LTO-8
Storage Capacity
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Native Capacity: 12TB
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Compressed Capacity: 30TB (2.5:1 compression ratio)
Performance & Speed
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Native Data Transfer Rate: Up to 360 MB/s
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Compressed Data Transfer Rate: Up to 900 MB/s
Physical Characteristics
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Tape Length: 960 meters
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Tape Width: 12.65 mm
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Cartridge Dimensions: Standard LTO form factor
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Weight: Approx. 200g
Durability & Reliability
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Estimated Archival Life: Up to 30 years (under proper storage conditions)
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Durability: Designed for 1,000,000+ head passes
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Load/Unload Cycles: 20,000 cycles
Compatibility
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Read/Write Compatible with: LTO-8 drives
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Read-Only Compatible with: LTO-9 drives (in limited read compatibility mode)
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Backward Compatibility: Can read LTO-7 Type M (M8) formatted tapes
Other Features
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Encryption Support: AES-256 encryption capable
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WORM (Write Once Read Many) Version Available: Yes (sold separately)
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Barcode Labeling: Available as pre-labeled or non-labeled options
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RFID Support: No
Environmental Conditions
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Operating Temperature: 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F)
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Storage Temperature: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
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Humidity Range: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Applications
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Enterprise data backup and archiving
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Long-term data storage
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Media and entertainment data preservation
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Compliance and regulatory data storage
