Tape Pioneer Introduces Certified Next-Generation Tape Cartridges
Delivering Higher Capacity and Faster Transfer Rates
OAKDALE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2012--
Imation
Corp. (NYSE: IMN), a global scalable storage and data security
company, today announced that it is shipping the next generation in the
Ultrium® format of Linear Tape-Open® (LTO) technology – certified LTO
6 Ultrium tape cartridges. LTO 6 joins Imation’s portfolio of LTO
tape cartridges, libraries, and drives as an important part of Imation’s
tiered storage solutions that enable organizations – from small
businesses through large enterprise data centers – to deal with
increasing amounts of data that require large capacity, affordable
offline backup and archiving. The latest LTO 6 technology features
increased capacity (6.25 TB) and faster transfer rates (400 MB per
second) for improved storage optimization. Imation’s LTO 6 tape
cartridges are available under the Imation and TDK Life on Record brands
and can be used within any drive or system built for LTO 6 technology.
Developed by Imation, a pioneer in tape storage over more than a
half-century, Imation LTO tape media boasts premium tape performance,
tracking accuracy and durability, characteristics that solidify the role
for magnetic tape media in a tiered data storage infrastructure. Imation
holds many patents for magnetic media development and continues to
generate new technology for the LTO platform with an eye toward future
generations.
Imation and TDK Life on Record LTO 6 tape cartridges feature unique
innovations for improved tape performance, reliability and durability,
including:
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Imation advanced servo writing technology: Ensures precise
alignment between drive head and data tracks for greater reliability.
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Imation patented corner snap: Improves cartridge strength and
protects data during shipping or mishandling.
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Imation patented three-piece tape spool: Distributes stress
more evenly over the tape surface for better performance and longer
archival life.
“Tiered storage is critical for cost effectively managing the rapid rise
of unstructured data and with advances like those in Imation and TDK
Life on Record LTO 6 cartridges, tape continues to be an integral part
of tiered storage strategies for scalable offline or ‘cold’ storage,”
said Luc Gheysens, vice president and general manager, Imation. “Imation
offers storage backup and archiving solutions that manage data across
multiple media types, including hard disk drives, RDX® removable drives,
tape and the cloud, that aid in scalability and data transfer. As a
platform for offline storage, tape media continues to deliver the lowest
cost per gigabyte while maintaining a 30-year archival life, so that
many companies, even the world’s largest cloud providers, continue to
rely on it as a foundation for offline backup and archiving.”
Imation and TDK Life on Record LTO 6 tape cartridges have been certified
by the Measurement Analysis Corporation (MAC), an independent testing
board for compliance verification testing, and the LTO Technology
Provider Companies: HP, IBM Corporation and Quantum Corp., to fully
support the standards defined by the LTO Ultrium format specifications,
including AES encryption, partitioning (which supports Linear Tape File
System (LTFS)) and WORM functions. Imation and TDK Life on Record LTO 6
tape cartridges are currently available through the company’s global
network of channel and OEM partners.
About Imation
Imation is a global scalable storage and data security company. Our
portfolio includes tiered storage and security offerings for business,
and products designed to manage audio and video information in the home.
Imation reaches customers in more than 100 countries through a powerful
global distribution network and well recognized brands. For more
information please visit www.imation.com.
Imation and the Imation logo are trademarks of Imation Corp. The TDK
Life on Record logo is a trademark owned by TDK Corporation and is
licensed exclusively to Imation Corp. Linear Tape-Open, LTO, the LTO
Logo, Ultrium and the Ultrium Logo are registered trademarks of HP, IBM
and Quantum in the US and other countries. RDX is a registered trademark
of Tandberg Data. All other trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
Source: Imation Corp.
Imation Corp.
Mary Rawlings-Taylor, 651-704-6796
mjrawlings-taylor@imation.com
or
Schwartz
MSL for Imation
Mercedes Carrasco, 781-684-0770
mercedes.carrasco@schwartzmsl.com