IBM LTO 10 Tape

The LTO-10 tape generation delivers a huge leap forward in capacity and performance, making it the go-to choice for organisations that need secure, scalable, and cost-effective long-term storage. Designed for today’s data growth and tomorrow’s challenges, LTO-10 tape offers 30TB native capacity (75TB compressed) per cartridge, alongside transfer speeds of up to 1,100 MB/s.

Unlike cloud or disk, tape provides a true air gap, physically isolating your data from ransomware, accidental deletion, and cyber threats. For industries where compliance, durability, and predictable costs matter LTO-10 is the smarter choice.

Key Features of LTO-10 Tape

• Massive capacity — 30TB native, 75TB compressed
• High speed — transfer rates up to 1,100 MB/s
• Air-gapped protection — data is offline, untouchable by cyberattacks
• Multi-decade reliability — designed for 30+ years of archival life
• WORM (Write Once, Read Many) — compliance-friendly immutable storage option
• Backwards compatible — read/write support for LTO-9 media, read for LTO-8

Benefits of LTO-10

• Cost efficiency → Store petabytes for a fraction of cloud costs, with no egress fees.
• Compliance made simple → Meet GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and other data retention rules with WORM support.
• Scalable growth → Add cartridges as your data expands, no need to re-architect systems.
• Future-proof → Part of the ongoing LTO roadmap, ensuring investment protection.
• Ransomware defence → Offline by design, immune to malware, hackers, and network breaches.