LTO 10 Tape 40TB

LTO Ultrium 10 Tapes (40TB Edition)

Prepare your data infrastructure for the next generation of high-capacity, high-speed storage with LTO Ultrium 10 technology. Now featuring the new 40TB native cartridge, LTO-10 is the definitive solution for enterprise backup, massive AI-scale archiving, and long-term data retention. Designed for organizations that demand maximum density and cyber-resilient, offline storage.

LTO-10 Tape Cartridge Specifications (Preliminary, subject to final release)

• Native Capacity: 40 TB
• Compressed Capacity: Up to 100 TB (assuming 2.5:1 compression)
• WORM & Encryption Support: Yes (AES 256-bit hardware encryption)
• Backward Compatibility: None (LTO-10 drives are a new format and do not read/write LTO-9 or earlier)
• Archival Life: 30+ years
• Technology: Advanced Barium Ferrite (BaFe) / Aramid base film for increased stability and density
• No Initialization Required: Both 30TB and 40TB LTO-10 media are ready for immediate use upon insertion.