The IBM 01PL041 is a professional-grade LTO-8 data cartridge engineered for enterprise backup and long-term archival workflows. Built on the Ultrium media family, this tape delivers 12 TB of native storage capacity and expands to 30 TB under standard compression ratios.Specifications Generation LTO-8 Media Family Ultrium Capacity 12/30 TB This cartridge is designed for deployment in LTO-8 tape drives and automated library systems. Professional buyers must confirm that their drive firmware and library hardware fully support the Ultrium LTO-8 format before integration. The high native capacity reduces media rotation frequency and optimizes tape library slot utilization for secondary storage environments. Each cartridge arrives ready for immediate mounting in compatible enterprise drives. Standard cartridge dimensions ensure universal fit across compliant U-shape drive bays. Review your current drive compatibility matrix and library slot requirements to ensure proper physical and firmware alignment across your data protection infrastructure.