# LTO roadmap targets 365 TB per tape cartridge

> HPE, IBM and Quantum say the next LTO‑14 tape could hold 365 TB, keeping tape storage relevant for large backups.

Oossa · 2026-10-22 · https://oossa.com/en/lto-roadmap-targets-365-tb-per-tape-cartridge

The LTO consortium – HPE, IBM and Quantum – announced a roadmap that envisions LTO‑14 tapes holding up to 365 TB of native data per cartridge. Current LTO‑10 tapes store 40 TB. The group said it is slowing capacity growth to keep reliability, cost per terabyte and recovery times in check. Tape remains a niche backup solution despite newer SSDs reaching 256 TB.

## The facts

- LTO‑14 planned capacity: 365 TB per cartridge
- Current LTO‑10 capacity: 40 TB per cartridge

## Why it matters

Enterprises with massive archives can keep backup costs low without sacrificing reliability.

## Sources & references

1. [LTO roadmap extends to 365 TB per cartridge as tape storage refuses to die](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/lto-roadmap-extends-to-365-tb-per-cartridge-as-tape-storage-refuses-to-die-25-year-old-format-sees-400x-capacity-increase-without-changing-form-factor) – Tom's Hardware, 2026-10-22

Last updated: 2026-10-22