Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation

06/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/13/2025 01:33

Fujifilm Launches LTO Ultrium 10 Data Cartridge

TOKYO, June 13, 2025 - FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of "FUJIILM LTO Ultrium 10 Data Cartridge" (LTO-10), a magnetic data storage tape cartridge that achieves a maximum recording capacity of 75 TB per cartridge (30 TB for uncompressed data), enabling the secure and cost-effective storage of large amounts of data.

LTO-10 is the 10th generation of the LTO Ultrium standard for magnetic tape storage media*1. The new generation provides a substantial 1.67x increase in storage capacity from the previous generation (LTO-9, 18 TB uncompressed). *2 This increase was achieved through Fujifilm's use of proprietary "fine hybrid magnetic particles," developed by combining its nanoparticle design technologies used in next-generation Strontium Ferrite (SrFe) particles and Barium Ferrite (BaFe). This is the first time that "fine hybrid magnetic particles" have been used in an "LTO Ultrium" series data cartridge, and supports systems that securely and safely store even larger volumes of data at low cost.

In addition to enabling stable read/write operations*3, tape offers lower initial implementation costs compared to hard disk drives (HDDs)*4, making it a cost-effective solution for data storage. Furthermore, tape offers "air gap" data protection, physically isolated from the network, thereby minimizing the risk of data damage or loss caused by system failures, exposure to computer viruses and cyberattacks.

The amount of data generated worldwide grows exponentially with the spread of technologies such as autonomous driving, medical imaging, AI, and IoT, and is expected to reach 175 zettabytes in 2025*5. Furthermore, compliance with laws and regulations that govern data storage obligations requires that data storage providers, companies, research institutions, and other organizations securely store large amounts of data for long periods of time.

Kenichi Otaki, the head of data storage solutions, FUJIFILM Corporation, says "as the data storage cartridge manufacturer with the top global market share*6, Fujifilm will continue to develop and supply high-performance and high-quality media that meet the needs and trust of our customers."

*1 Linear Tape-Open, LTO, the LTO logo, Ultrium and the Ultrium logo are the registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and Quantum in the United States and other countries.

*2 "FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium 9 Data Cartridge" compatible with the 9th generation of the "LTO Ultrium" specification.

*3 Optimized material design enables high-precision tracking and excellent running durability of magnetic heads.

*4 Compared based on TCA (Total Cost of Acquisition) per 1TB. Superiority confirmed for data storage volumes of 10PB or more. Based on Fujifilm's research.

*5 Source: Brad Johns Consulting, LLC "Improving Information Technology Sustainability with Modern Tape Storage" (2022)

*6 Producer share, according to Fujifilm

FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium10

Product name

FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium 10 Data Cartridge

Release date

June 13, 2025

Model numbers, packaging formats and prices

Model number

Packaging format

Price

LTO FB UL-10 30.0T

5 cartridges x 4

Open

LTO FB UL-10WORM 30.0T

5 cartridges x 4

Open

LTO FB UL-10 30.0T LP20

20 cartridges x 1

Open

LTO FB UL-10 30.0T ECO

20 cartridges x 1

Open

See your Fujifilm Sales Representative for Pricing Details and Ordering.

Main specifications

Maximum capacity (uncompressed)

75TB (30TB)

Maximum transfer rate (uncompressed)

1,000MB/sec. (400MB/sec.) 

Cartridge memory

Internal EEPROM with 32kB electromagnetic induction antenna

Tape width

12.65 mm

Tape thickness

5.2 μm

Tape length

1,035 m

Media Contact

Robert Wallace FUJIFILM Holdings America Corp. Corporate Communicationsrobert.wallace@fujifilm.com

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