Product Type | LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge |
Form Factor | LTO-6 Cartridge |
Storage Capacity (Native) | 2.5 TB |
Storage Capacity (Compressed) | 6.25 TB |
Tape Length | 846 meters |
Tape Width | 12.65 mm |
Tape Thickness | 6.6 μm |
Rewritability | Rewritable |
Pack Quantity | 20 cartridges |
Data Cartridge Type | Linear Tape-Open Ultrium 6 (LTO-6) |
Archival Life | 30 years |
Power Requirements | Passive media (powered in drive) |
HPE LTO-6 6.25TB RW 20 Crtg Library Pack


Key Benefits

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- Ideal for high-volume data backup and long-term archiving with 6.25TB native capacity per cartridge
- Library pack format without cases enables efficient loading and operation in automated environments
- TAA compliance and Japanese manufacturing ensure suitability for enterprise and government deployments
Product Overview
The HPE LTO-6 6.25TB RW 20 Cartridge Library Pack is engineered for enterprise-grade storage demands. Utilizing LTO-6 Ultrium technology, each cartridge offers up to 6.25TB of native capacity, making it ideal for archival and backup. The library pack is supplied without cases to facilitate quick loading in automated systems. Additional benefits include TAA compliance for regulatory deployments and origin from Japan for quality assurance. This pack is suited for large-scale data centers seeking dependable and efficient tape storage solutions.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Japan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
WEEE Compliant | Yes |
REACH Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | HPE Certified Media |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | Yes, with LTO-6 drive encryption |
WORM Capability | No (RW format) |
Interfaces
Interface Type | LTO Ultrium-compatible Tape Drive |
Data Transfer Rate (Native) | 160 MB/s |
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 400 MB/s |
Tape Format | LTO Ultrium Format Generation 6 |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 105.4 mm x 102.0 mm x 21.5 mm |
Weight (per cartridge) | Approx. 0.25 kg |
Operating Temperature | 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F) |
Storage Temperature (non-operating) | 16°C to 32°C (60°F to 90°F) |
Archival Storage Temperature | 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 20% to 80% non-condensing |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 20% to 60% non-condensing |
Shock Tolerance | Up to 100 G (non-operating) |
Load/Unload Cycles | 20,000 |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Library Pack | Yes, packaged for automated libraries (no individual cases) |
Management Software Included | No |