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The T10000 T2 is Oracle’s high-capacity StorageTek tape cartridge, built for high-volume backup, archiving, and disaster recovery. Paired with a T10000C drive, it holds 5TB natively. Paired with a T10000D drive, that jumps to 8.5TB, all on the same physical cartridge. That flexibility matters if you’re managing a mixed environment with drives from different generations.
Security matters too. The T10000 T2 uses Oracle’s SafeGuide system, which includes a unique hub lock to stabilize the media inside the cartridge shell, so data integrity holds up over years of use.
About T10000 T2 Tapes
Manufacturer: Oracle (formerly Sun/StorageTek)
Capacity and Performance
A T10000 T2 cartridge stores up to 5TB natively with a T10000C drive, or up to 8.5TB with a T10000D drive. Same cartridge, different drive, different capacity, so it’s worth confirming which drive generation your tapes actually ran on when you send us your list.
Versatility
One real advantage here: you can reformat and reuse T10000 T2 cartridges with next-generation tape drives. That’s not something every legacy format offers, and it’s part of why these cartridges still hold value even as organizations migrate to newer tape technology like LTO.
Compliance
T10000 T2 cartridges support VolSafe technology, which gives you WORM (Write Once, Read Many) protection, useful for meeting regulatory retention requirements where data can’t be altered after it’s written.
Durability
These cartridges are built to last, with an archival life of up to 30 years and a load/unload capacity of 25,000 cycles. Few storage formats hold up that well over time.
How Do I Sell T10000 T2 Tapes?
We keep this simple. Here’s the process:
- Send us your list. Include brand, quantity, and condition.
- Get an offer. Our data supply experts audit your tapes and send a quote.
- We pay for shipping. Labels, trucks, and any security requirements, all covered.
- Your tapes stay secure. Once they arrive, everything sits under 24-hour surveillance at our facility.
- We inspect and erase. Every tape gets inspected, and all data gets fully erased.
- You get paid, with documentation. A Certificate of Data Destruction arrives along with your payment.
If you’re retiring an entire tape environment rather than just cartridges, we also buy tape drives and libraries, along with servers and other data center lot equipment, as part of the same evaluation.
What We Purchase
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Description | We Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003-3827-01 | SUN | 1/2 inch T-10000 Tape Cleaning Cartridge | New ONLY |
| 003-5366-01 | SUN | 1/2 inch T2, T-10000, T10000, 5.0TB, for C & D drives | New and Used |
| 7106219 | SUN | 1/2 inch T2, T-10000, T10000, 5.0TB, for C & D drives | New and Used |
| 7106219L | SUN | 1/2 inch T2, T-10000, T10000, 5.0TB, for C & D drives | New and Used |
| 7106219LI | SUN | 1/2 inch T2, T-10000, T10000, 5.0TB, for C & D drives | New and Used |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much data does a T10000 T2 tape actually hold?
It depends on the drive. With a T10000C drive, you get 5TB native. With a T10000D drive, that same cartridge holds 8.5TB native. The capacity lives in the drive-cartridge pairing, not the cartridge alone.
Do you buy T10000 T2 tapes that still have data on them?
Yes. Every tape we receive gets fully erased as part of our process, and we provide a Certificate of Data Destruction once that’s done, so you have documentation for your own compliance records.
Can I sell T10000 drives and libraries along with my tapes?
Yes. If you’re retiring an entire tape environment, we evaluate drives and libraries alongside your cartridges, so you don’t have to juggle separate buyers for each piece.
What condition do my tapes need to be in?
We accept both new and used T10000 T2 cartridges (part number 003-3827-01, the cleaning cartridge, only in new condition). Send us your list with quantity and condition, and we’ll give you an accurate quote based on what you actually have.