LTO Tape Storage, Ranked by £/TB
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LTO tape is the cheapest way to store large archives for the long term, which keeps it in use for backups and cold storage where data is written once and rarely read. This page ranks the LTO Ultrium cartridges we track on Amazon.co.uk by price per terabyte of native capacity, so you can compare LTO-6 through LTO-9 generations on real UK prices. The list updates through the day. Tape needs a matching LTO drive and is measured here on native, not compressed, capacity. Filter and sort to find the best value generation for your library.
Frequently asked questions
Is LTO tape cheaper per TB than hard drives?
For large archives, tape media has a very low price per terabyte, though you also need an LTO drive, which carries a significant upfront cost.
Which LTO generation is best value?
Newer generations like LTO-8 and LTO-9 hold more per cartridge and often give the lowest price per terabyte. The table ranks them for you.
Do I need a special drive for LTO tape?
Yes. LTO cartridges need a compatible LTO tape drive, and each drive generation reads and writes a limited range of cartridge generations.
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