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Linear Tape-Open
Linear Tape-Open (or LTO) is a computer storage magnetic tape format developed as an alternative to Digital Linear Tape (DLT). The format was developed and initiated by Certance , Hewlett-Packard, and IBM. An implementation of the LTO format goes by the name, "Ultrium".
| Format | Date | Capacity (GB) - with 2:1 compression | Speed (MB/s) - with 2:1 compression | WORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTO1 | 1999 | 100 - 200 | 20 - 40 | No |
| LTO2 | 2002 | 200 - 400 | 40 - 80 | No |
| LTO3 | 2005 | 400 - 800 | 80 - 160 | Yes |
| LTO4 | TBA | 800 - 1600 | 120 - 240 | Yes |
| LTO5 | TBA | 1600 - 3200 | 180 - 360 | Yes |
| LTO6 | TBA | 3200 - 6400 | 270 - 540 | Yes |
External links
- Linear Tape Open - Webpage http://www.lto-technology.com/newsite/index.html
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