User manual IMATION ULTRIUM LTO BROCHURE

[. . . ] LTO ULTRIUM ULTRIUM LTO TAPE CARTRIDGES TAPE CARTRIDGES Advancing the Power of Open System Data Storage THE NEW STANDARD IN HIGH-CAPACITY, OPEN SYSTEM DATA STORAGE THE IMATION ULTRIUM ADVANTAGE Imation leverages a long-standing heritage in reliable, secure and durable data storage products and expertise in metal particulate media to help ensure that Ultrium LTO media exceeds standards for data protection and delivers the most data in a single, multi-terabyte data cartridge. as a leading manufacturer of LTO generations 1, 2, 3 and 4, Imation expands on its tape media portfolio offering the next-generation Ultrium LTO 5 cartridge. Optimized for high capacity and performance with outstanding reliability, in either a stand-alone or an automated environment, the newest tape cartridge offers 1. 5 terabytes of native storage or 3. 0 terabytes of compressed storage and data transfer rates of up to 280MB/second. [. . . ] With Tera Ångstrom technology, Imation continues to advance magnetic tape development by reaching the next milestone with a multi-terabyte Ultrium LTO cartridge. Coating Head Magnetic Coating Sublayer Magnetic Coated Base Film Base Film Imation Tera Ångstrom technology provides advancements in quality reliability and performance QUALITY The development of our new advanced terabyte-class manufacturing facility builds on Imation's quality discipline and incorporates state-of-the-art quality practices. Magnetic coils orient particles Air Magnetic coated base film RELIABILITY Is it a 0 or is it a 1?Surface uniformity (smoothness) and high signal-to-noise ratios (SNR) allow accurate data reading. PERFORMANCE High SNR and consistent signal strength help ensure efficient processing time. Noise can slow down processing time--a high SNR helps enable faster transfer rates for increased productivity. a proprietary servo-writing process optimizes tape tracking and helps ensure accurate read/write operations, enabling best-in-class position error Signal (peS) performance to minimize servo off-track errors and improve overall transfer rates. page 2 ULTRIUM LTO TAPE CARTRIDGES page 3 THE IMATION ULTRIUM ADVANTAGE CAPACITY AND COMPATIBILITY ROBUST CARTRIDGE CONSTRUCTION Imation's proprietary patented corner snap keeps the leader pin in place and the cartridge tightly closed. This prevents error-causing debris from entering the cartridge in the event the tape cartridge is dropped. ULTRIUM SYSTEM MIGRATION PATH LTO Cartridge Native Capacity Compressed Transfer Rate Upper Flange Winding Surface Our patented three-piece tape spool design distributes stress evenly over the tape compared to two-piece spools. This construction keeps the tape flat, protecting data for longer archival life. generation generation generation generation generation generation 1 2 3 4 5 6 100gB 200gB 400gB 800gB 1. 5TB 3. 0TB 200gB 400gB 800gB 1. 6TB 3. 0TB 6. 4TB 40MB/sec 80MB/sec 160MB/sec 240MB/sec 280MB/sec 540MB/sec Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Quantum reserve the right to change the information in this migration path without notice. Lower Flange PARTITIONING Now available in Ultrium LTO 5 tape cartridges is a new partitioning functionality which allows users to see what information is stored on the tape. This feature enables nearline applications to index data and allows for faster search results via enhanced file control and space management, addressing the growing needs of the marketplace. ULTRIUM LTO TAPE CARTRIDGE COMPATIBILITY Cartridge LTO 1 Drive LTO 2 Drive LTO 3 Drive LTO 4 Drive LTO 5 Drive Write/Read at 100gB Write/Read at 200gB Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Read Only Write/Read at 200gB Write/Read at 400gB Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Read Only Write/Read at 400gB Write/Read at 800gB Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Read Only Read/Write at 800gB Read/Write at 1. 5TB gen 1 gen 2 gen 3 gen 4 Write & Read at 100gB Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY Imation introduced the first servo-written tape cartridge more than 10 years ago and continues to improve the technology. advanced servo-writing allows closer track spacing and more data, while keeping drive heads aligned on the data tracks for precise data reading/writing and improved reliability. gen 5 The Ultrium LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge will clean all generation cartridges SECURITY AND PROTECTION The Ultrium LTO 5 cartridge is the second generation to offer hardware-based 256-bit data encryption, providing the highest level of security without the loss of performance, WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) cartridges are also available. page 4 ULTRIUM LTO TAPE CARTRIDGES page 5 SUPPORT AND SPECIFICATIONS UNMATCHED SERVICE AND SUPPORT Imation's manufacturing expertise stems from more than 50 years in the media business. as part of 3M, we launched the world's first computer tape in 1952. Today we partner with leading drive manufacturers who count on us to provide the highest quality data storage media. Imation offers data protection unlike any other LTO cartridge manufacturer. [. . . ] 888 466 3456 Customer Service Fax 800 537 4675 www. imation. com © Imation. all other trademarks are property of their respective owners. 52-0002-7607-2 (rev. [. . . ]