Fujifilm 16008030 LTO Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge

Name: Fujifilm 16008030 LTO Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge
Brand: Fujifilm
SKU: 16008030

Overview

The Fujifilm 16008030 LTO Ultrium 5 data cartridge provides 1.5TB of native storage capacity, expandable to 3TB with hardware-level compression. Built on the widely adopted LTO (Linear Tape-Open) standard, it slots into existing LTO-5 tape drives and can also be read by LTO-6 and LTO-7 drives, offering a degree of forward compatibility that protects your investment as infrastructure evolves. The cartridge ships with a protective case, helping preserve the tape media during transit and shelf storage.

Tape storage remains one of the most cost-effective and durable media for large-scale backup, disaster recovery, and regulatory archival. The Fujifilm LTO-5 cartridge is engineered for extended data retention in proper storage conditions, making it well-suited for environments where data must be preserved offline for years. Its compact form factor — under 4 inches on each side — allows dense library storage. The primary trade-off is the sequential-access nature of tape: it excels at bulk writes and reads but is not designed for random file retrieval. For organizations already running LTO-5 infrastructure, this cartridge delivers reliable, high-capacity storage at a low per-gigabyte cost.

Specifications

Brand

Fujifilm

Model

16008030

Type

LTO Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge

Native Capacity

1.5 TB

Compressed Capacity

3 TB

Dimensions

3.98 x 0.71 x 3.98 inches

Weight

1.6 ounces

Color

Black

Includes

Protective Case

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Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Up to 3TB compressed capacity on a single cartridge provides substantial storage density.
Designed for long-term archival with high data retention reliability over many years.
Includes a protective case to safeguard the cartridge during storage and shipping.
Compatible with LTO-5 drives and backward-readable by LTO-6 and LTO-7 hardware.
Compact physical size makes it efficient to store and organize large tape libraries.

👎 Cons

Requires a dedicated LTO-5 (or compatible) tape drive, which is a significant additional hardware investment.
Sequential access means retrieving specific files is much slower than with disk-based storage.
1.5TB native capacity is modest compared to newer LTO generations like LTO-8 or LTO-9.
Not rewritable indefinitely — the tape surface degrades after many write cycles over its lifespan.
Environmental sensitivity requires controlled temperature and humidity for optimal long-term storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the storage capacity of this cartridge?

It holds 1.5TB of data at native capacity and up to 3TB with hardware compression enabled on a compatible LTO-5 drive.

Is this cartridge compatible with LTO drives other than generation 5?

LTO Ultrium 5 cartridges can be read by LTO-6 and LTO-7 drives (backward read compatibility) and read/written by LTO-5 drives. They are not compatible with LTO-4 or earlier drives for writing or reading.

How long can data be reliably stored on this tape?

LTO Ultrium 5 tapes are designed for archival storage spanning decades when stored in recommended environmental conditions — typically a cool, dry, low-dust environment.

Does this cartridge come with a protective case?

Yes, it ships with a protective case to guard the tape and cartridge housing during storage and transport.

What data transfer speed can I expect?

Native data transfer rates for LTO-5 are up to 140 MB/s, with compressed rates reaching approximately 280 MB/s depending on data compressibility and drive performance.