{"product_id":"quantum-lto-8-12tb-native-30tb-compressed-data-cartridge-20-pack","title":"Quantum LTO-8 12TB Native 30TB Compressed Data Cartridge - 20 Pack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eQuantum LTO-8 12TB Native 30TB Compressed Data Cartridge - 20 Pack\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQuantum LTO-8 data cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers enterprise-grade backup and archival storage with exceptional capacity and reliability. Each cartridge in this 20-pack offers \u003cstrong\u003e12TB native capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e and up to 30TB compressed capacity, making it ideal for organizations managing massive data sets. Built on industry-standard LTO Ultrium 8 technology, these cartridges provide cost-effective, long-term data protection for mission-critical backup environments. Whether you're protecting databases, virtual machines, or unstructured data, this LTO-8 solution scales efficiently across your infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12TB Native Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Store large data volumes with single cartridge efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30TB Compressed Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximize storage density with compression-enabled workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20-Pack Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cost-effective solution for enterprise backup deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLTO Ultrium 8 Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industry-standard format ensures broad compatibility and future-proof investment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Grade Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Designed for 24\/7 backup and archival operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Term Data Retention\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ideal for compliance, regulatory, and historical data preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWORM Capability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Write-once-read-many option for immutable backup requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO Ultrium 8 Data Cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Cartridges per Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-8 (Ultrium 8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360 MB\/s (native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-8 compatible tape drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWORM Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMR-L8MQN-01-20PK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between native and compressed capacity on LTO-8 cartridges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative capacity (12TB) represents the actual data storage without compression. Compressed capacity (30TB) assumes 2.5:1 compression ratio, which varies based on data type. Highly compressible data like text and logs achieve higher compression, while already-compressed formats (video, images) may see lower ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these LTO-8 cartridges compatible with older LTO tape drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLTO-8 cartridges are backward compatible with LTO-7 and earlier drives in read mode, but you need an LTO-8 compatible drive for writing. This ensures your existing tape infrastructure can read legacy cartridges while supporting modern high-capacity backups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do LTO-8 data cartridges retain data for archival storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLTO-8 cartridges provide 30+ years of data retention in proper storage conditions (controlled temperature and humidity). This makes them ideal for long-term compliance, regulatory, and historical archival requirements in enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a 20-pack of LTO-8 cartridges for enterprise backup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 20-pack provides 240TB native capacity (600TB compressed), enabling scalable backup infrastructure for large organizations. Bulk purchasing reduces per-cartridge cost while ensuring consistent media across your backup environment and supporting rotation-based retention policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QUANTUM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41717753937995,"sku":"MR-L8MQN-01-20PK","price":1553.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/quantum-lto-8-12tb-native-30tb-compressed-data-cartridge-20-pack","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}