Quantum MR-L6MQN-20 backup storage media Blank data tape 2.5 TB LTO 0.496" (1.26 cm)

The manufacturer part number MR-L6MQN-20 refers to the Quantum LTO Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge Library Pack. This product consists of a bulk-packaged tray holding 20 un-labeled data cartridges without individual plastic cases, designed for rapid loading into automated enterprise tape libraries.

💾 Storage Capacity & Performance (Per Tape)

• Native Storage Capacity: 2.5 TB

• Compressed Storage Capacity: 6.25 TB (calculated using a standard 2.5:1 compression ratio)

• Native Transfer Speed: 160 MB/second

• Compressed Transfer Speed: Up to 400 MB/second

🔬 Media Technical Specifications

• Tape Technology: LTO Ultrium Generation 6 (LTO-6)

• Magnetic Material: Metal Particle (MP)

• Tape Length: 2,776 feet (846 meters)

• Tape Width: 12.65 mm (0.50 inches)

• Cartridge Memory: Built-in 16 KB non-contact internal IC memory chip

• Durability Rating: Tested up to 20,000 load/unload cycles

• Archival Life: Up to 30 years under specified environmental conditions

⚙️ Architecture & System Integration

• File System Support: Native compatibility with Linear Tape File System (LTFS)

• Drive Compatibility: Full read/write compatibility with LTO-6 tape drives; backward compatible to read LTO-4 and read/write LTO-5 cartridges

• Integrity Monitoring: Fully compliant with Quantum iLayer Advanced Reporting and Extended Data Life Management (EDLM) utilities

🌡️ Environmental Operating & Storage Tolerances

• Operating Temperature: 50°F to 113°F (10°C to 45°C)

• Operating Relative Humidity: 10% to 80% RH (non-condensing)

• Short-Term Storage Temperature: 61°F to 95°F (16°C to 35°C)

• Long-Term Archival Temperature: 61°F to 77°F (16°C to 25°C)

• Long-Term Archival Humidity: 20% to 50% RH

📦 Packaging Configuration

• Cartridge Shell Color: Black

• Package Form Factor: Library Pack (shrink-wrapped tray configuration)

• Total Cartridges Included: 20

• Bar Code Labels: Not included (unlabeled variant)