The fast transfer speed of Sony LTO-2 format reduces the time of data retrieval and backup operations. Sony LTO-2 ultrium technology consumes less energy and therefore saves the costs. The Sony second generation LTO format offers impressive speed of 80 MB/s along with 200 GB recording ability. Sony LTX200G backup media technology secures the vital information of the clients. The backward compatibility secures the client’s investments. Sony LTX200G tape’s capacity and output frequency has been doubled from the first generation LTO format. The increasing storage needs of the clients can now be fulfilled by fewer Sony LTX-200G data tapes. By adopting the Sony LTO-2 technology, the clients can increase their ROI as the Sony LTO-2 format has lowered the I. T and maintenance costs.

Sony has added advanced features to the high capacity LTO-2 media format. Backup & archiving solutions offered by Sony LTO2 ultrium are highly dependable and economical. A3MP coating system has further improved the media robustness and has enhanced the output frequency of Sony LTX-200G data cartridge. The resistance of Sony LTO-2 tape has been raised by the A3MP technology. Sony LTX200G is the most dependable media tape cartridge for those demanding working environments. The cartridge shell of Sony LTX-200G tape has been ultrasonically welded that furthers strengthens its reliability. High output frequency and exceptional tracking stability of Sony LTO-2 tape leads to long life span.

Sony LTX-200G cartridge delivers excellent performance in all ultrium-2 drives. Sony has specifically engineered LTX200G cartridge for long durable life. 4-KB IC memory chip helps in fast access & retrieval of information that improves the performance. Servo writing system is used in the Sony LTO-2 data media format that lowers the tracking error rate and contributes to precise recording and reading of data. Massive backup storage needs are fulfilled by the Sony LTX200G ultrium-2 tapes offering 80 Mbps compressed speed. Incorporating a memory chip, the Sony LTX200G ultrium-2 tape offers fast access speed in tape libraries. The innovative techniques in Sony LTO-2 tape have lowered the friction resulting in stable backup operations. Therefore this feature also helps to decrease the noise level. Smooth tape surface of Sony LTO-2 helps to stabilize and speed up the backup operations.

Dell tests these tapes on the Dell systems before their shipment, which ensure its outstanding performance and compatibility. Dell ultrium-3 format is also supported and backed up by Dell Tech Support. Dell 341-2647 ultrium tape features a reliable and efficient error correction algorithm which ensures recovery of recorded information in case the data is lost form one track. The information being recorded onto the Dell LTO-3 tape media is verified by the read head by reading it back. The reading heads in the LTO-3 drive are located behind the writing heads. This efficient recording system rewrites the data that fails in the first attempt thus increasing the data integrity and lowering the error rate.

Dell LTO-3 ultrium cartridge’s tape is wrapped around a single reel. The tape cartridge has a leader-pin onto which the tape’s end is attached. The LTO tape drive uses this leader pin for grasping the tape reel’s end, and then afterwards mounts it inside the tape drive. When the tape cartridge is pulled out from the tape drive, the leader pin with the help of a small spring adjusts itself to the move to the opening of the ultrium tape cartridge. Each Dell LTO-3 cartridge contains a memory chip which comprises of 128 memory blocks. Each of the memory blocks has 32 bytes; this means that the total memory of LTO cartridge memory is 4096 Bytes or 4 KB. One block of the LTO cartridge memory is written/read at a time by the help of RF interface. LTO memory chip help the LTO tape drives to differentiate and identify the different versions of LTO tape format. Cartridge memory reader is included in all the LTO-3 backup tape drives.

A very efficient data compression method has been employed in the Dell LTO3 tape format called SDLC (streaming lossless data compression). A header bit is added to each written block of data whether it is in native or compressed form. A copy of the ram information is saved for each data block the compression algorithm works on in the Dell LTO-3 tape technology. When the data compression algorithm compresses the information, it compares the compressed block of data with the raw block of information. After comparing it records the data block on to the tape media which is smaller of the two. The data compression process increases the size of inputs. The efficient data compression technology utilized by the Dell LTO-3 tape format achieves a ratio of 2:1. Dell LTO-3 tape’s data compression process uses the extra bit for differentiating the compressed data block from the raw blocks.

183906 is a high capacity LTO-4 cartridge designed by Maxell offering native 800GB capacity. Maxell is now working on new tape format and will introduce its proprietary technology of NanoCAP that will enhance its recording capacity to 10 TB. NeoSMART technology reflects the vast experience and expertise of Maxell in data storage technology. NeoSMART is the core technology used in the development of the Maxell LTO 4 data cartridges. Maxell LTO-4 is specifically engineered for high demanding work environments. Exceptional mechanical stability and increased coercivity are the key features of Maxell 183906 ultrium tape that are the result of the ultra fine ceramic metal particles incorporated in the LTO-4 media tapes. These advantageous attributes of 183906 LTO-4 tape media assure magnetic stability in long term thus leading to increased performance level in archival applications. A very fine coating layer is applied to the base film of Maxell 183906 ultrium cartridge with the help of the Maxell’s exclusive ceramic coating technique. This increases the tape longevity and also improves the efficiency and accuracy of media recording in harsh conditions. The ceramic coating layer is also very useful in protecting the tape media from corrosion which results in decreased error rate.

The robustness of Maxell LTO4 cartridge has been further elevated by the introduction of new molding & spot welding technique. This new mechanism secures the ultrium tape cartridge from shocks during day to day transportation and handling. All the Maxell LTO4 backup tapes are passed through different stringent tests that ensure outstanding media durability, backward compatibility and robustness even after 1-million uses. Maxell 183906 tape is intelligently designed for heavy work loads and high speed backups. Data loss has been prohibited in the Maxell LTO-4 tape by the employment of exceptional servo writing technology. This advanced feature is very helpful in stabilizing the servo characteristics and ensures reliable data tracking.

The historical records of the tape usage are saved in the built-in memory chip of the 183906 Maxell tapes that helps to improve the performance and speed of data searches. Memory chip is a highly reliable and unique feature of LTO tape technology. Maxell LTO-4 tape cartridge has a greenish-blue color which helps in quick visual identification of the ultrium cartridge. New unique color has been used for the Maxell ultrium-4 tapes so that the I. T managers can easily differentiate it from the tape cartridges of previous generations.

Servo information is bounded on each data band’s bottom and top. 96 tracks are contained in each data band and each of the data-band is filled one after the other. A non-contacting cartridge memory (CM) is embedded in the ultrium cartridge which is a passive RF interface. The contents of the non-volatile memory are read by the LTO cartridge memory. Much useful information such as manufacturer’s data, initialization information and information about calibration can be retrieved from the LTO tape cartridge without inserting it into the tape drive. During the manufacturing process of LTO ultrium cleaning cartridge, servo bands are pre-written on LTO media.

Incase if any portion of the servo-code is corrupted or there is defect in any one of the serve element, then the tape head with the help of the 2nd redundant servo mechanism continues to track. Servo frames encode the longitudinal position words. So the absolute locations are accessed efficiently down the tape’s length. Error correction system in LTO ultrium consists of two levels that can recover information from longitudinal scratches on the media. Real time versification of recorded information is done in LTO tape format through its RWW (read while write) technology. The recording capacity in the LTO ultrium is further enhanced with the help of data compression algorithm.

Solid migration path is offered by the LTO ultrium technology. New technologies and features are embedded in LTO technology to provide expandability and flexibility in the product line of LTO ultrium. Ultrium format is a single reel, durable and high capacity implementation of the LTO tape storage technology. Linear tape open format is best suited for archive and backup applications. LTO delivers excellent reliability and unmatched performance in stand alone as well as in automated backup environments. Majority of the leading businesses have adopted the LTO tape storage format due to its unparalleled performance and efficiency.

Four generations of LTO tape have been introduced so far. While the fifth and sixth version of LTO ultrium will be launched into market in near future. The highest native capacity of LTO tape format is 800GB which is offered by the fourth generation LTO4 tape. The compressed capacity offerings by all the LTO tape versions are double from their native capacities. Therefore the compressed capacities of LTO1, LTO-2, LTO 3 and LTO4 ultrium tapes are 200, 400, 800 and 1600GB respectively (2:1 compression). All versions of LTO tape are very reliable, robust and deliver outstanding results and elevated performance level.

Sony AIT-3 tape technology saves energy thus lowering the operational costs. AIT has proved to be the greenest backup tape technology as the average energy consumption of AIT tape is only 13 watt. Sony AIT-3 tape format’s low energy consumption, and long durable life of tape media and drive ensures low ownership cost. Sony SDX3-100W tape cartridge has all the features that make it ideal and most efficient tape media to meet the requirements of SME servers. Backup solutions of AIT format are more reliable and economical. Sony AIT3 storage technology offers more flexibility and convenience to the data managers thus delivering superior performance at lowest costs. Sony SDX3-100W tape has the ideal capacity of 100GB (native) making it the smartest media technology for SME servers.

AIT tape technology offers wide range of recording capacities which range from 40GB to 400GB. Therefore you do not have to compromise or worry as the AIT has different versions that allow the users to select the AIT tape generations that can efficiently meet their requirements of capacity and allocated budget. The AIT tape drives are 3. 5 inches in size and are the smallest tape drives in the mid-range tape market. But the recording capacity of AIT tape media is more than other formats. AIT-3 tape format can be easily integrated into any server as the AIT tape drives have USB2. 0/IEEE1394, ATAPI, SCSI and SATA interfaces.

More data can fit in the AIT-3 SDX3-100W cartridge thus requiring little shelf space. In this way you can store more data tapes in lesser space thus reducing the cost and time to handle and manage them. Now the organizations are confidently recording their valuable and critical documents and information using the Sony SDX3-100W tape cartridge. Data can not be altered when it has been stored on Sony SDX3-100W tape as the WORM feature prevents changes and deletion of recorded information. Data searching and access time has been reduced significantly in the Sony AIT3 technology by incorporating the memory in cassette technology in the cartridge. The index is recorded onto the MIC chip which helps the tape drive to move straight to the required information required by the user thus reducing the time for data searching. The entire tape reel of AIT-3 is read in a single pass which is made possible by the innovative helical scan technology ensuring precise, error free and fast recording of information.