Can LTO-8 drive read LTO 6 tapes?
LTO-8 drives can read and write to LTO-7 tapes (note LTO-8 drives cannot read or write to LTO-6 tapes).
What is the latest version of an LTO drive?
LTO-9 Capacity Quantum LTO-9 offers the latest in LTO technology and delivers increased tape cartridge capacity with up to 18 TB (45 TB* compressed).
When did LTO-7 release?
Dec. 2015
Generations
Format | LTO-1 | LTO-7 |
---|---|---|
Release date | 2000 | Dec. 2015 |
Native/raw data capacity | 100 GB | 6.0 TB |
Compressed capacity | 200 GB | 15 TB |
Max uncompressed speed (MB/s) | 20 | 300 |
What is the capacity of LTO-7?
The seventh generation of LTO Ultrium tape media delivers 6 TB native capacity and up to 15 TB of compressed capacity for significantly greater efficiency and performance.
Can LTO-6 Drive write to LTO4?
LTO-6 drives can read only LTO-4 media. If you are mixing LTO-4 with LTO-6 drives and media in a single library, you must mark the LTO-4 media as read-only. You must check out all LTO-4 scratch volumes.
How long do LTO tapes last?
about 30 years
Tape manufacturers usually quote the lifespan of their LTO tapes at about 30 years. However, LTO tapes are extremely sensitive to storage conditions, so this 30-year life expectancy assumes you are using ideal storage conditions – a constant temperature of about 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 40% relative humidity.
What does LTO tape stand for?
Linear Tape Open
Linear Tape Open (LTO), also known as the LTO Ultrium format is a powerful, scalable, adaptable open tape format that is optimized for high capacity, maximum storage density and performance.
How much does an LTO-6 hold?
LTO-6 cartridges can hold up to 2.5TB natively or 6.25TB of compressed data. Compared with previous generation LTO-5 drives and cartridges, the new LTO-6 cartridges more than double capacity (with compression) and offer a 40% performance boost. LTO-5 held up to 1.5TB natively and 3TB of compressed data.
How many TB is lto7?
The additional capacity offered by LTO-7, now up to 6 TB uncompressed, means that fewer tapes are required to store the same amount of data. This smaller tape count results in a reduction in both the number of library slots needed and the cost for offsite storage.