Blank LTO data tape HP MR-L9MQN-02 — native 18 TB, tape width 21.5 mm, length 1035 m

Blank LTO data tape HP MR-L9MQN-02 is a high-capacity LTO media cartridge with native 18 TB storage, intended for long-term backup, archival retention and secure transport in enterprise tape libraries and autoloaders. The cartridge is compatible with LTO-9 tape drives supporting WORM capability and is designed for stable performance in sequential backup workflows and tape-based cold storage systems. Media construction and dimensions — 21.5 mm tape width and 1035 m tape length — provide increased capacity and reliable data density for large-scale backup and archive deployments.

Advantages

The cartridge offers native 18 TB capacity on LTO-9 media, enabling high-density storage while maintaining the durability and longevity typical of magnetic tape. Its physical format and length are optimized for enterprise tape libraries and autoloaders, allowing efficient use of rack space and drive throughput. The product supports WORM-capable drives for write-once read-many workflows to meet regulatory or compliance retention requirements. Packaging and handling are compatible with automated tape robotics used in modern data centers.

Suitable for

• Long-term archival storage and data retention policies
• Large-scale backup operations in enterprise environments
• Offsite transport of backups for disaster recovery
• WORM-enabled compliance storage workflows

Key specifications

• Media type: LTO-9 magnetic tape
• Native storage capacity: 18 TB
• Tape width: 21.5 mm
• Tape length: 1035 m
• Designed for enterprise tape drives and autoloaders
• Supports WORM workflows when used in compatible drives

How to use

Handle the cartridge by its outer case and insert it into a compatible LTO-9 drive or autoloader according to the drive manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure the drive supports LTO-9 media and WORM capability if immutable write-once behavior is required. Configure backup or archival software to target the tape library, set desired retention and verification options, and run standard sequential backup jobs or manual writes. After write operations, verify successful completion through your backup software and store cartridges in appropriate environmental conditions for magnetic media.

Usage recommendations

Purchase and store cartridges in multiples of 20 as required. Maintain recommended storage conditions for magnetic tape: controlled temperature and humidity, minimal dust, and limited exposure to magnetic fields. Use tape library monitoring and periodic media verification to ensure long-term readability. For compliance use cases, confirm WORM settings in the drive and backup software before writing immutable archives.