FUJIFILM LTO9 – 18.0/45.0TB BAFE DATA CARTRIDGE

FUJIFILM LTO9 Ultrium 45TB RW Data Cartridge – Next-Generation High-Capacity Tape for Enterprise Backup and Archiving

The FUJIFILM LTO9 Ultrium 45TB RW Data Cartridge represents the latest advancement in magnetic tape storage, engineered to meet the growing demands of enterprise-level data protection, long-term archiving, and high-speed backup. With a massive native capacity of 18TB and compressed capacity of up to 45TB, this ninth-generation LTO cartridge offers a 25% increase in performance over its predecessor, LTO8—making it a powerful and scalable solution for modern data infrastructure.

Built with Barium Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic particles and enhanced material design, the LTO9 cartridge delivers superior tracking performance, signal stability, and long-term reliability. Fujifilm’s precision manufacturing ensures a smooth magnetic layer, enabling consistent read/write operations across thousands of cycles.

High-Speed Performance & Compatibility

The LTO9 cartridge supports transfer speeds of up to 400MB/sec (native) and 1,000MB/sec (compressed), allowing organizations to move large datasets quickly and efficiently. This makes it ideal for time-sensitive backup operations, big data archiving, and high-throughput environments.

It is compatible with all LTO9 tape drives and libraries, and these drives also support read/write access to LTO8 cartridges, ensuring backward compatibility and flexible integration into existing tape ecosystems.

Offline Security & Air Gap Protection

As an offline storage medium, LTO tape provides critical air gap protection, physically isolating data from network-based threats such as ransomware, malware, and unauthorized access. This makes it an essential component of any zero-trust architecture or disaster recovery strategy.

The cartridge also supports AES 256-bit hardware encryption, ensuring secure data storage that meets enterprise-grade compliance standards. Combined with dual partitioning and LTFS compatibility, users can manage files directly on tape with ease and confidence.

Durability & Environmental Efficiency

Designed for long-term use, the LTO9 cartridge offers exceptional durability and data integrity, even under demanding conditions. Its energy-efficient design requires no power at rest, making it a sustainable choice for green data centers and environmentally conscious IT operations.

For optimal performance and drive longevity, regular cleaning using the FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge is recommended.

Key Features & Benefits

• Massive Capacity: 18TB native / 45TB compressed
• High-Speed Transfers: Up to 1,000MB/sec compressed
• Barium Ferrite Technology: Stable magnetic performance and long archival life
• Encryption Ready: AES 256-bit hardware encryption
• LTFS Support: Enables direct file access in compatible systems
• Dual Partitioning: Improves data management and access efficiency
• Air Gap Protection: Offline storage minimizes cyber risk
• Backward Compatibility: LTO9 drives support LTO8 cartridges
• Eco-Friendly Design: Energy-efficient and sustainable

Technical Specifications

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise backup and restore operations
• Long-term archival and compliance storage
• Scientific and research data preservation
• Government and financial sector data retention
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Secure offline storage for zero-trust environments
• Green data center initiatives

The FUJIFILM LTO9 Ultrium 45TB RW Data Cartridge combines cutting-edge nanotechnology, massive capacity, and robust security to deliver a future-ready solution for scalable and sustainable data management. Whether you’re archiving petabytes of digital content or safeguarding mission-critical records, this cartridge offers the performance, protection, and peace of mind your business demands.