Name: 35L2086 IBM LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Tape Cartridge
Brand: IBM
SKU: 35L2086
Price: 84.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 35L2086 IBM LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Tape Cartridge is designed to maintain tape drive performance by cleaning the read/write heads and internal components. It fits within a range of LTO drives, making it a practical choice for IT teams managing tape backup systems. This cartridge helps ensure consistent operation and reduces the likelihood of errors caused by tape residue or dirt buildup.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	35L2086
Alternate Part Number	35L2086-06-CT

Technical Information
Media Type	Universal LTO Ultrium Cleaning Tape Cartridge
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	102 mm x 105.4 mm x 21.5 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS

Product Description
This cleaning tape cartridge is built for use with IBM LTO Ultrium tape drives, providing a simple way to keep drives clean and running smoothly. It's commonly found in data centers and IT environments where tape storage is a key part of backup and archiving processes. Those responsible for maintaining tape infrastructure rely on such cleaning solutions to reduce wear and prevent errors. Key Features Compatible with multiple LTO generations for flexible use across different drives Helps extend the life of tape drives by removing dust and debris Easy to use, requiring only a standard cleaning cycle Supports regular maintenance schedules to minimize downtime Safe for use with IBM and compatible LTO Ultrium systems You’ll typically find this cleaning tape deployed in environments with heavy tape usage, such as enterprise backup facilities or archival storage. Regular cleaning keeps drives reliable, reducing the risk of data loss or hardware issues over time.

Use Cases
The 35L2086 IBM LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Tape Cartridge is essential for maintaining optimal tape drive operation in data-intensive environments. It is particularly beneficial for IT professionals managing extensive tape backup systems across various industries seeking to minimize downtime and preserve data integrity. How It's Used: Regular maintenance in enterprise data centers utilizing LTO tape libraries to ensure consistent backup performance. IT departments in financial institutions performing frequent archival processes requiring reliable tape drive cleaning. Managed service providers operating remote office backups with heterogeneous LTO drive generations. Disaster recovery facilities maintaining tape-based data retention with mixed-generation LTO drives. Large-scale virtualization environments relying on tape storage clusters to reduce errors caused by debris accumulation. By facilitating thorough cleaning of read/write heads and internal components, this universal cleaning tape supports sustained operational efficiency in diverse storage setups. It helps extend drive lifespan, contributing to scalable and reliable backup infrastructures.

35L2086 IBM LTO Ultrium Universal Cleaning Tape Cartridge

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General Information

Technical Information

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Miscellaneous

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