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Single IBM LTO Ultrium 4 tape cartridge in plastic case

IBM

IBM 95P4436 LTO Ultrium 4 Backup Media 800/1600GB 1 Pack

SKU CH-C4SM-9W0HH MPN 95P4436

LTO Ultrium 4 tape cartridge stores 800 GB native or 1.6 TB compressed for Generation 4 backup environments

  • Media TypeLTO Ultrium 4
  • Capacity800/1600GB
  • Quantity1 Pack
  • FeaturesHigh-capacity, high-reliability tape cartridge for LTO Ultri
  • 800 GB native capacity stores large datasets on a single cartridge
  • 6 TB compressed capacity halves the media needed for backups
  • LTO-CM chip accelerates load and unload cycles in Generation 4 drives
  • Write-once-read-many option meets regulatory retention requirements
  • Rigorously tested for reliable read/write performance in IBM LTO drives

IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Cartridge

This IBM 95P4436 data cartridge provides 800 GB native capacity and 1.6 TB compressed capacity for LTO Ultrium Generation 4 tape libraries. It serves organisations that require high-reliability offline backup and long-term archival storage. The single-tape pack suits scheduled rotation schemes where one fresh cartridge is needed per cycle.

Upgrade From Older LTO Generations

The cartridge replaces LTO-3 media by doubling native capacity and cutting the number of tapes required for the same dataset. The jump is worth it when backup windows are shrinking and library slots are at a premium, because fewer cartridges mean fewer load cycles and less manual handling.

Installation And Common Issues

The cartridge drops into any LTO-4 drive or later drive with read-backward compatibility; the internal LTO-CM chip automates identification and speeds load/unload cycles. Problems usually arise when the tape is written on a misaligned drive and then read elsewhere, or when cartridges are stored outside recommended temperature and humidity ranges, causing read errors during restore.

Highlights

  • 800 GB native capacity stores large datasets on a single cartridge
  • 6 TB compressed capacity halves the media needed for backups
  • LTO-CM chip accelerates load and unload cycles in Generation 4 drives
  • Write-once-read-many option meets regulatory retention requirements
  • Rigorously tested for reliable read/write performance in IBM LTO drives

Specifications

BrandIBM
Model95P4436
Media TypeLTO Ultrium 4
Capacity800/1600GB
Quantity1 Pack
FeaturesHigh-capacity, high-reliability tape cartridge for LTO Ultrium Generation 4 storage environments
Provides 800 GB storage physical capacity (1.6 TB with 2:1 compression)
Available in rewritable and write once, read many cartridge (WORM) models
Data that is encrypted by LTO Ultrium 4 drives can be stored on both rewritable and WORM media to securely maintain data integrity
Designed to help improve read/write reliability by storing IBM's statistical media read/write analysis on every use of the cartridge when using IBM LTO tape drives
Designed to adhere to widely supported Linear Tape-O
Shipping weight0.26 kg
Package size114 × 104 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What tape drive generation does the IBM 95P4436 cartridge require?

The cartridge is built for LTO Ultrium Generation 4 drives and will not operate in earlier or later generation hardware.

How should the cartridge be handled before first use in the drive?

Allow the cartridge to acclimatise to the operating environment for at least one hour, then insert it label-side up until the drive latches engage.

When should the IBM 95P4436 cartridge be retired from the backup rotation?

Replace the cartridge after it reaches the manufacturer-specified maximum number of full passes or if the drive reports persistent media errors during verify operations.

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