
Fujifilm
Fujifilm 16551221 LTO8 Ultrium 12TB Data Tape
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Store up to 30TB of compressed data on a single cartridge with Fujifilm's reliable LTO-8 Ultrium tape technology.
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Overview
Key Features
LTO8 Ultrium 12TB Storage tape: 12TB native storage capacity, 30TB compressed storage capacity
Transfer rates: 360 MB/s native, 750 MB/s compressed
Tape specifications: 6656 data tracks, 5.6 m tape thickness, 3149.6' / 960 m tape length
Operating conditions: 10 to 80% storage humidity, 10 to 80% operating humidity, 16 to 35C / 60 to 95F storage temperature, 50 to 113F / 10 to 45C operating temperature
Durability: Rewritable, LTO-8 media type
Specifications
Brand
Fujifilm
Model
16551221
Media Type
LTO-8 Ultrium
Storage Capacity (Native)
12TB
Storage Capacity (Compressed)
30TB
Transfer Rate (Native)
360 MB/s
Transfer Rate (Compressed)
750 MB/s
Data Tracks
6,656
Tape Thickness
5.6 µm
Tape Length
3,149.6 ft (960 m)
Storage Humidity
10–80%
Operating Humidity
10–80%
Storage Temperature
16–35°C (60–95°F)
Operating Temperature
10–45°C (50–113°F)
Rewritable
Yes
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 12TB native and 30TB compressed capacity provides substantial storage on a single compact cartridge
- Transfer rates up to 750 MB/s compressed enable efficient backup of large data volumes
- Durable media rated for up to 30 years of archival storage under recommended conditions
- Cost per terabyte is significantly lower than disk or cloud storage for long-term archiving
- Rewritable format allows the cartridge to be used across multiple backup cycles
👎 Cons
- Requires a dedicated LTO-8 compatible tape drive, which is a significant upfront hardware investment
- Sequential access only — retrieving a specific file is much slower than random-access disk or SSD storage
- Not backward-compatible with LTO-7 or older generation tape drives
- Sensitive to environmental conditions and must be stored within specified temperature and humidity ranges
- Actual compressed capacity varies and may fall well below 30TB with already-compressed data formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the actual storage capacity of this LTO-8 tape?
The native (uncompressed) capacity is 12TB. With typical 2.5:1 hardware compression, it can store up to 30TB, though actual compressed capacity depends on the nature of the data being written.
Is this tape compatible with older LTO drive generations?
LTO-8 tapes can be read and written by LTO-8 drives. LTO-9 drives can read LTO-8 tapes but not write to them. This tape is not compatible with LTO-7 or older drives.
How long can data be reliably stored on this Fujifilm LTO-8 tape?
LTO-8 tapes are rated for an archival storage life of up to 30 years when stored within the recommended environmental conditions of 16–35°C and 10–80% relative humidity.
Does this tape come with a protective case?
Yes, the Fujifilm LTO-8 cartridge ships with a protective case to safeguard the tape during storage and transport.
How fast can data be written to or read from this tape?
The native transfer rate is 360 MB/s, and with compression it can reach up to 750 MB/s, making it suitable for large-scale backup windows.