Quantum Tape Ultrium-9 MR-L9WQN-BC is a reliable LTO-9 WORM storage solution engineered for secure data archiving and long-term retention. It’s built for teams and organizations that must protect immutable records and meet strict compliance requirements.
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Capacity: Up to 18 TB native (45 TB compressed) per cartridge with LTO-9 hardware capability.
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Technology: WORM (Write Once, Read Many) format to prevent overwrites and ensure tamper-evident archives.
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Drive Compatibility: Compatible with standard LTO-9 drives and library ecosystems.
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Labeling: Pre-labeled with a specified starting sequence on purchase order; custom labeling available on PO.
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Durability & Reliability: Quantum’s archival-grade media designed for long shelf-life and dependable retrieval.
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Security & Compliance: Immutable storage supports regulatory retention policies and audit-readiness.
This LTO-9 WORM tape is ideal for finance, healthcare, legal, and government archives where immutable backups are essential. By preventing overwrites, it provides a verifiable, tamper-evident record of data over decades, while remaining cost-efficient for large-scale archives. Pair with Quantum libraries for scalable, compliant storage that grows with your data needs.
Specs
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Brand: Quantum
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Model: MR-L9WQN-BC
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Capacity: Up to 18 TB native (45 TB compressed)
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Drive Compatibility: LTO‑9 drives and libraries
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Format: WORM (Write Once, Read Many)
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Labeling: Pre-labeled with specified starting sequence on PO; optional custom labeling on purchase order
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Compression: Hardware compression up to 2.5:1
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Recommended Lifespan: Up to 30 years under proper storage conditions
FAQ
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What is WORM technology? WORM stands for Write Once, Read Many. It prevents data from being overwritten or deleted after writing, creating a tamper-evident archive.
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Is this tape compatible with all LTO-9 drives? Yes. It is designed for standard LTO-9 drive compatibility across typical enterprise tape libraries.
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Can the tape be relabeled? The product comes pre-labeled; custom labeling can be requested on purchase order.
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What is the expected lifespan? When stored under recommended conditions, LTO tapes can reliably retain data for up to about 30 years.
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Does it support compression? Yes. Hardware compression up to 2.5:1 is supported, depending on the data set.
