IBM LTO Ultrium 6 00V7590 Data Sheet

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Reduces the number of cartridges and amount of equipment, space and labor associated 

with tape-based data storage

Drives storage efficiencies and helps contain infrastructure costs

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Facilitates remote, offline data storage for superior protection from natural or  

manmade threats

Reduces risk of data loss or corruption

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Enables data file search and retrieval using directory tree structures and  

drag-and-drop techniques

Significantly enhances data access and retrieval
Potentially reduces or eliminates software licensing costs and dependencies for data 

retrieval from tape

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Ensures compatibility with LTO Ultrium 6 vendors’ tape drive and automation products
Reduces data storage investment risk by utilizing open standards-based tape technology

General characteristics
Media type

Linear serpentine recording half-inch cartridge

Data capacity

2.5 TB native 
Up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 data compression

Cartridge models

LTO Ultrium 6 2.5 TB rewritable Data Cartridge 
LTO Ultrium 6 2.5 TB non-erasable, non-rewritable WORM Cartridge

Tape characteristics
Total tape thickness

6.1 µ (0.00024 in.)

Tape length

885 m (2903 ft)

Cartridge characteristics
Cartridge size (L x W x D)

102.0 mm x 105.4 mm x 21.5 mm (4.02 in. x 4.15 in. x 0.85 in.)

Data cartridge weight

200 g (0.441 lb)

Cleaning cartridge weight

115 g (0.254 lb)

Toxicity: nonhazardous to human health in anticipated use 
Flammability: self-extinguishing per UL94

Environmental recommendations
Operating conditions

10°C – 45°C (50°F – 113°F); 10% – 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb maximum

Short-term storage conditions

16°C – 35°C (61°F – 95°F); 20% – 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb maximum

Long-term storage conditions

16°C – 25°C (61°F – 77°F); 20% – 50% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb maximum

Shipping conditions

-23°C – 49°C (-9°F – 120°F); 20% – 80% RH; 26°C (79°F) wet bulb max

Cartridge disposal

Classified as nonhazardous waste per EPA regulation 40CFR261; 
Can be disposed of as normal office trash

Machine type, Model (Part numbers)
LTO Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge

3589-650 (p/n 00V7590)

LTO Ultrium 6 WORM Cartridge

3589-670 (p/n 00V7591)

LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning 

3589-004 (p/n 35L2086)

Cartridge
Limited lifetime warranty

Free from defects in manufacturing and materials defects for the useful life of the product