Imation is starting to ship their next generation tape cartridges, the Imation LTO Ultrium Generation 5. The tape cartridges feature nearly double the storage capacity of the previous generation tape, increased data transfer rates, and a new partitioning functionality.
Imation is starting to ship their next generation tape cartridges, the Imation LTO Ultrium Generation 5. The tape cartridges feature nearly double the storage capacity of the previous generation tape, increased data transfer rates, and a new partitioning functionality.
The LTO 5 tape has a native capacity of 1.5TB (3.0TB compressed) and data transfer rates of up to 280 MB/s.
Other highlights include:
- Drive level hardware-based writing of encrypted data to the tape cartridge
- Meets compliance objectives with WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) functionality
- Generation 5 drives are backward-compatible read-and-write capability with the gen4 cartridges, and backward read capabilities with gen3 cartridges
- Imation TeraAngstrom technology yields tape with a smoother surface and a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) resulting in fewer errors and faster transfer rates
- Servo-writing technology allows for precise alignment between drive head and data tracks
- Physical tape cartridge features including a patented corner snap and three-piece tape spool
More information on Ultirium 5 technology can be found here.
