LTO (linear tape open) has become the market leader for archiving and storing sensitive data assets over a longer time span. LTO ultrium is the customers’ first choice that has gained popularity due to its open nature. This openness of LTO allows the users to perform their backup operations with different brands of drives and tapes. LTO tape format provides more media flexibility to the IT managers.

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Highly economical and efficient LTO-2 tape technology is ideally suited for space constrained companies. Quantum LTO 2 tape solution delivers exceptional performance and higher storage capacity to tackle the storage demands of small & medium businesses, complex network servers, data rich applications and departmental servers.

Quantum has designed special half height LTO2 drive that has been specifically designed to deliver higher recording capacity in demanding enterprises that are facing difficulties to cope with the relentlessly growing data volumes. 200 gigabytes of native information can be packed on a single Quantum LTO-2 cartridge.

Quantum LTO-2 format reliably preserves your mission critical information and conserves precious data center space at a lower cost. The high speed Quantum LTO2 drive ensure high speed data recording and archival operations at a compressed rate of 144 GB per hour.

Other tape technologies that compete with the LTO-2 tape format are:

LTO 1 tape, lto1 ultrium tape

LTX100G, 09W084, 41089, C7971A, 183800

SLR100 tape

SLR-140 tape

HP DDS 4 tape

C5718A

Sony dlt-iv tape, dlt 4 tape

DL4TK88

Exabyte VXA-2 tape

11100221

Sony LTO3 tape

LTX400GWW

"Dynamic Power Down" is an exclusive feature incorporate in Quantum LTO-2 tape drive that helps to protect the tape cartridge and drive in event of unexpected power failure. Consistent data streaming is essential for rock solid reliability and higher output frequency. The innovative "fast sense" system of Quantum LTO2 ultrium drive adjusts the tape speed accordingly with the fluctuating transfer rate of host system. This special feature helps to optimize the performance and minimize the error rate.

LTO-1 backup tape is compatible with Quantum’s LTO2 drive, therefore the read-write operations can be reliably performed on LTO-2 and LTO-1 storage tapes. This intelligent backward functionality ensures exceptional investment protection. "Smart verify" is another intelligent mechanism that has been designed to assure absolute integrity during read & write operations.

Quantum LTO2 tape’s outer cartridge shell is made of a robust plastic material. In this way the cartridge is protected from any potential damage that might be caused because of unintentional drops or rough handling. The ultra fine and robust tape medium of LTO2 cartridge prevents tape slippage, and helps to stabilize the tape movement during heavy workloads.

Quantum has designed multiple models of LTO-2 ultrium drives that empower the customers to integrate the drives in complex backup environments and demanding workplaces. Now you can choose either internal, rack mount or the table-top drives.

Quantum LTO-2 ultrium satisfies the streaming backup needs of modern business enterprises at a reasonable cost and absolute integrity.

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