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Technical specifications

General characteristics

Media type

Linear serpentine recording half-inch cartridge

Data capacity

2.5 TB native

Up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 data compression

Cartridge models

LTO Ultrium 6 2.5 TB rewritable Data Cartridge

LTO Ultrium 6 2.5 TB non-erasable, non-rewritable WORM Cartridge

Tape characteristics

6.1 µ (0.00024 in.)

Tape length

885 m (2903 ft)

Cartridge characteristics

Cartridge size (L x W x D)

102.0 mm x 105.4 mm x 21.5 mm (4.02 in. x 4.15 in. x 0.85 in.)

Data cartridge weight

200 g (0.441 lb)

Cleaning cartridge weight

115 g (0.254 lb)

Safety characteristics

Toxicity: nonhazardous to human health in anticipated use

Flammability: self-extinguishing per UL94

Environmental recommendations

Operating conditions

10°C – 45°C (50°F – 113°F); 10% – 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb maximum

Short-term storage conditions

16°C – 35°C (61°F – 95°F); 20% – 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb maximum

Long-term storage conditions

16°C – 25°C (61°F – 77°F); 20% – 50% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb maximum

Shipping conditions

-23°C – 49°C (-9°F – 120°F); 20% – 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb max

Cartridge disposal

Classified as nonhazardous waste per EPA regulation 40CFR261;

Can be disposed of as normal office trash

Machine type, Model (Part numbers)

LTO Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge

3589-650 (p/n 00V7590)

LTO Ultrium 6 WORM Cartridge

3589-670 (p/n 00V7591)

LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge

3589-004 (p/n 35L2086)

Limited lifetime warranty

Free from defects in manufacturing and materials defects for the useful life of the product

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