Blank data tape Quantum MR-L8MQN-02

The Quantum MR-L8MQN-02 is a blank LTO Ultrium data tape with a native capacity of 12 TB (12000 GB), designed for reliable backup and long-term archive in LTO systems. The cartridge uses standard LTO Ultrium physical dimensions with 960 m of tape (21.5 mm wide, 1.27 cm tape size) and is available in red. Quantum manufactures this media to industry standards to ensure interoperability, durability and consistent performance when used with LTO-compatible drives and libraries.

Advantages

Quantum LTO Ultrium media is produced under strict quality controls and extensive interoperability testing to deliver consistent performance and cross-platform compatibility. The media supports Advanced Media Usage Report and Extended Data Life Management (EDLM) features for monitoring media health across libraries and off-site storage. WORM cartridges and native AES 256-bit encryption on compatible drives provide options for meeting regulatory and compliance needs. Additional value-added services such as pre-labeling and library packaging reduce deployment time and packaging waste.

Suitable for

• High-capacity backups in enterprise LTO tape libraries
• Long-term archival and off-site vaulting
• Regulatory-compliant storage workflows when used with WORM cartridges and encrypted drives
• Automated environments where pre-labeled cartridges and library packaging speed loading

Key specifications

• Model: MR-L8MQN-02
• Native capacity: 12 TB (12000 GB)
• Tape length: 960 m
• Tape width: 21.5 mm
• Tape size: 1.27 cm
• Product colour: Red
• Media type: LTO Ultrium blank data tape

How to use

Install the Quantum MR-L8MQN-02 cartridge into a compatible LTO Ultrium drive or library following the drive or library manufacturer’s instructions. Use media management and cataloguing tools to record barcode and inventory details. For long-term archives, use EDLM-capable automation or media analysis utilities to monitor media condition and generate usage reports. When required for compliance, use WORM cartridges and enable encryption on supported LTO drives.

Usage recommendations

Store cartridges in a controlled environment away from extreme temperatures, humidity, magnetic sources and direct sunlight. Use Quantum’s pre-labeling and library packaging options to simplify deployment in automated libraries and reduce handling time. Regularly run media integrity checks and maintain an inventory record to ensure data recoverability.