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Quantum LTO-9 data cartridge, compact rectangular tape, dark finish

Quantum

Quantum MRL9MQN01 LTO-9 backup drive 18 TB native 45 TB compressed

SKU CH-P3SN-F36X2 MPN MRL9MQN01

LTO-9 data cartridge holds 18 TB native or 45 TB compressed on 3395.67 ft of tape and weighs 10.40 oz

  • 18 TB native capacity on a single LTO-9 cartridge
  • 45 TB compressed capacity extends archive space
  • 67 ft tape length enables high-density recording
  • 40 oz weight simplifies library handling
  • UPC 768268045927 ensures accurate inventory tracking

Quantum LTO-9 tape cartridge 18 TB native

The Quantum MRL9MQN01 is an LTO-9 data cartridge offering 18 TB native capacity and 45 TB compressed capacity. It is designed for long-term archival and backup workflows in enterprise tape libraries. The tape length measures 3395.67 ft and the cartridge weighs approximately 10.40 oz.

Check drive generation and library compatibility

Verify that your tape drive supports LTO-9 media before ordering. An LTO-9 drive reads and writes LTO-9 cartridges and can read LTO-8 media, but it cannot write to older generations. Confirm your library or autoloader accepts standard half-height or full-height LTO cartridges.

Suits archives needing high capacity per cartridge

This cartridge suits organisations that require maximum native capacity per tape for cost-efficient offline retention. It is not for users who need random-access performance or immediate file retrieval typical of disk or flash storage. Buyers without an LTO-9 drive must acquire compatible hardware first.

Highlights

  • 18 TB native capacity on a single LTO-9 cartridge
  • 45 TB compressed capacity extends archive space
  • 67 ft tape length enables high-density recording
  • 40 oz weight simplifies library handling
  • UPC 768268045927 ensures accurate inventory tracking

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the MRL9MQN01 cartridge ship alone or with a drive or cleaning tape?

The MRL9MQN01 is a single LTO-9 data cartridge. The tape drive and any cleaning media are sold separately.

Should I select the 18 TB native or the 45 TB compressed capacity version for my LTO-9 library?

Both figures describe the same cartridge. You will store up to 18 TB of raw data or up to 45 TB if your backup software compresses the stream.

What does the 45 TB compressed rating mean when the cartridge is used in an actual LTO-9 drive?

It represents the maximum capacity achievable when the drive’s hardware compression reduces the data stream before writing it to the 3395.67 ft tape.

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