Manage explosive data growth, sustain rapid, reliable access to data and ensure business resilience
General characteristics
Media type
Linear serpentine recording half-inch cartridge
Data capacity
2.5 TB nativeUp to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 data compression
Cartridge models
LTO Ultrium 6 2.5 TB rewritable Data CartridgeLTO Ultrium 6 2.5 TB non-erasable, non-rewritable WORM Cartridge
Tape characteristics
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)
Safety characteristics
Toxicity: nonhazardous to human health in anticipated useFlammability: 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 Cartridge
3589-004 (p/n 35L2086)
Limited lifetime warranty
Free from defects in manufacturing and materials defects for the useful life of the product
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