Sell Used LTO Tapes to ITAMG
ITAMG buys LTO tapes from businesses nationwide. We buy new and used LTO data tapes, LTO-6 and newer, and each offer reflects their generation, condition and current demand. LTO tapes from data center decommissions and IT refreshes are welcome in any quantity, new or used. We arrange LTO tape packing and pickup. Payment follows 48 to 72 hours after processing. ITAMG holds R2v3, RIOS and NAID AAA certifications. We destroy the data on your LTO tapes and issue certificates that can list each tape by its barcode. You can track the project in real time through our 24/7 client portal.
We Buy LTO Tapes
Send us the details of your LTO tapes. An ITAMG team member will contact you with a free buyback quote.
We buy LTO tapes across all models, in any configuration or condition. Don't see your LTO tapes below? Ask us about them.
- LTO-10 and LTO-9 data tapes
- LTO-8 and LTO-7 data tapes
- LTO-6 data tapes
- IBM 3592 and StorageTek T10000 cartridges
Request a Quote for Your LTO Tapes
Send us the details of your LTO tapes. An ITAMG team member will contact you with a free buyback quote.
After you submit, the next screen lets you add project details, share your inventory and upload files.
What LTO Tapes Do We Buy?
ITAMG buys used LTO tapes from businesses nationwide, new and sealed or taken out of service. The table and lists below show the LTO tapes ITAMG buys, by generation and by brand.
LTO Tape Generations ITAMG Buys
ITAMG buys used and new LTO tapes, LTO-6 and newer, and IBM 3592 and StorageTek T10000 cartridges. The table below gives their native and compressed capacity, and whether each supports WORM and encryption. ITAMG can buy LTO tapes of any brand, including Fujifilm, IBM and Quantum cartridges. Each brand's tapes follow the same LTO format, generation by generation.
| Generation or cartridge | Native capacity | Compressed capacity | WORM | Encryption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTO-10 | 30 or 40 TB | 75 or 100 TB | Yes | Yes |
| LTO-9 | 18 TB | 45 TB | Yes | Yes |
| LTO-8 | 12 TB | 30 TB | Yes | Yes |
| LTO-7 | 6 TB | 15 TB | Yes | Yes |
| LTO-6 | 2.5 TB | 6.25 TB | Yes | Yes |
| StorageTek T10000 T2 standard (T10000C or D drive) | 5 or 8 TB | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| StorageTek T10000 T2 Sport (T10000C or D drive) | 1 or 1.6 TB | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| StorageTek T10000 standard (T10000A or B drive) | 500 GB or 1 TB | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| StorageTek T10000 Sport (T10000A or B drive) | 120 or 240 GB | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
LTO-5 and older tapes are erased or destroyed and recycled. DLT, SDLT, DDS, AIT and cleaning cartridges are recycled.
LTO Tapes ITAMG Buys From Any Source, in Any Condition
ITAMG buys LTO tapes from every source, including data center decommissions, hardware refreshes, office closures and cloud migrations. We buy them new, sealed or used.
By source
LTO tapes from a data center decommission
Tape libraries and archives coming out of service.
LTO tapes from a hardware refresh
Tapes replaced by a newer LTO generation.
LTO tapes from an office closure or move
Server rooms and tape vaults cleared when an office closes or relocates.
LTO tapes from a cloud migration
Tape archives retired after backups move to the cloud.
By condition
New and open-box LTO tapes
Unused tapes, still sealed or opened but never written.
Used LTO tapes
Tapes taken out of a library or an archive.
Mixed lots of LTO tapes
Tapes of several generations in one lot: ITAMG can buy, depending on generation, condition and quantity.
Older or damaged LTO tapes
LTO-5 and older tapes are erased or destroyed and recycled. Damaged tapes with no resale value can go to recycling.
How to Sell Used LTO Tapes, Step by Step
Selling LTO tapes to ITAMG is fast and hassle-free: five steps from your first list to payment by wire or EFT. We arrange the packing and pickup, destroy the data, and you can track the project in our 24/7 client portal. We audit your LTO tapes and provide data destruction certificates, along with full compliance and financial reconciliation documents.
Send Your LTO Tape Details
Generations and quantities are enough to start. On the next screen, you can add project details and upload your inventory and photos.
Get Your Free LTO Tape Quote
Once we have everything we need, we send your quote within two business days. Each offer reflects the generation, condition, quantity and current demand.
LTO Tape Pickup and Transport
We scope and plan the project and arrange the logistics, from the on-site crew and packing to transport nationwide.
LTO Tape Audit and Data Destruction
We audit your LTO tapes and erase or destroy the data to NIST SP 800‑88 Rev. 2, at our facility or on site at your location. You can track the project in real time through our 24/7 portal. We provide full compliance, data destruction and financial reconciliation documents.
Payment for Your LTO Tapes
We pay you by wire or EFT once processing and project reconciliation are complete.
What Determines LTO Tape Resale Value?
LTO tape resale value comes down to two things: each tape's details and what the market will pay for it today. ITAMG checks the generation, condition and quantity, then uses secondary-market pricing tools and a vast buyer network to price your LTO tapes fast and give you more options and higher pricing.
LTO tape details that set the price
- LTO generation
- New and sealed, or used
- Rewritable or WORM
- Condition
- Quantity
How ITAMG prices your LTO tapes
Fast Pricing via Secondary-Market Tools
Our secondary-market pricing tools help us price LTO tapes fast.
Higher Pricing via a Vast Buyer Network
Our vast buyer network gives us access to real buyers willing to pay real money.
What Happens to Data on Your LTO Tapes?
ITAMG destroys all the data on your LTO tapes under its NAID AAA certification, using the NIST SP 800‑88 Rev. 2 guidelines. The right method depends on your organization's data security needs, and we help you choose it, starting with the recommended methods in our NIST 800‑88 Rev. 2 guide. We can destroy the data on site at your location or at ITAMG's facility.
- Erasure aligned with NIST SP 800‑88 Rev. 2. ITAMG overwrites LTO tapes in a tape drive, so erased tapes are resold.
- Shredding under NAID AAA. A shredded tape cannot be resold. For LTO tapes that are not resold, see Hard Drive Shredding and Data Destruction.
- Certificates of Destruction and Recycling for your records. They can list each tape by its barcode.
- Tapes that fail erasure are shredded and recycled.
Why Sell Your LTO Tapes to ITAMG?
ITAMG is a certified IT asset disposition company with zero reported data breaches in 26+ years. We recover high value for your LTO tapes while keeping your data secure and your records audit-ready, from a single site to large multi-site projects nationwide.
- High Value RecoverySecondary-market pricing tools and a vast buyer network
- Industry CertificationsR2v3, NAID AAA and RIOS certified
- Full Compliance DocumentationSerialized audit reports, data destruction certificates and financial reconciliation
- Reviews That Prove Our WorkRated 5.0 on Gartner Peer Insights and 4.9 on Google
- Nationwide Multi-Site ProjectsInsured, background-checked crews for large projects in all 50 states
- Dedicated Account ManagersExcellent service from an experienced team, with real-time asset tracking via a 24/7 client portal
ITAMG Reviews From Business Customers
Customers rate ITAMG on Gartner Peer Insights and Google. In these four Gartner reviews, business customers describe ITAMG's service, careful data security, fair returns on assets and the reports they get.
“Working with ITAMG has been great. Very easy to work with, communication is quick when it comes to sending over inventory we are looking to get picked up or even just asking some questions.”
“I've had the pleasure of working with ITAMG for well over 15 years and their service has consistently exceeded expectations. Their professionalism, fair returns on assets and top-notch customer service makes them an exceptional partner and leader in IT asset disposal.”
“They handled our IT equipment with care and ensured that data security protocols were followed and a commitment to maximizing asset recovery value.”
“Return on capital, chain-of-custody, tracking, plus audit ready reporting”
ITAMG Services for LTO Tape Retirement
Selling your LTO tapes is often one part of a larger retirement project. These ITAMG services cover the rest, from decommissioning a data center to recycling equipment with no resale value.
ITAMG Guides and Planning Tools
Use these ITAMG guides and tools to plan the retirement of your LTO tapes. The calculator estimates how fast IT equipment loses value, and the checklist keeps a decommissioning project on track.
Questions About Selling Used LTO Tapes
Quick answers to common questions about selling used LTO tapes to ITAMG. If yours is not here, add it to your quote request.
Do I need to erase my LTO tapes before I sell them?
ITAMG erases or destroys the data on every LTO tape it receives, so you do not need to erase them first.
Does ITAMG buy older LTO tapes?
ITAMG buys LTO-6 and newer tapes, used or new. LTO-5 and older tapes are erased or destroyed and recycled.
Is there a minimum quantity of LTO tapes?
ITAMG sets no minimum or maximum quantity for an LTO tape sale.
Can I sell tape drives and libraries with my LTO tapes?
ITAMG buys used LTO tapes, tape drives and tape libraries together. See Sell Used Tape Drives and Libraries.
When do I get paid for my LTO tapes?
ITAMG pays by wire or EFT 48 to 72 hours after processing, not at the quote or pickup. Processing typically takes up to 30 days from when your LTO tapes arrive at our facility, and longer for large or multi-site projects.
Are erased LTO tapes resold?
ITAMG overwrites LTO tapes in a tape drive, so erased tapes are resold. You can choose shredding instead.
Does ITAMG buy WORM tapes?
ITAMG buys unused, sealed WORM tapes. Written WORM tapes cannot be erased, so they are destroyed, never bought.
Does ITAMG buy cleaning cartridges and other tape formats?
ITAMG buys IBM 3592 and StorageTek T10000 cartridges too. DLT, SDLT, DDS, AIT and cleaning cartridges are recycled.
Can my certificate list each LTO tape?
ITAMG's certificate can list each LTO tape by its barcode.
Can I destroy the encryption keys instead of erasing my LTO tapes?
No. ITAMG does not accept key destruction in place of erasure. It erases or destroys every LTO tape itself.
Get a Free Quote for Your LTO Tapes
Send ITAMG the LTO tape generations and quantities you have. We send your quote within two business days.
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