LTO (Linear Tape-Open) tapes are data storage media used primarily for archiving and backing up large amounts of data. They are popular in corporate environments, research institutions and wherever long-term data storage is needed in a secure and cost-effective manner. Here are the main applications of LTO tapes
LTO-9 is the latest format specification for LTO Ultrium tape drives and media. It provides significantly higher capacity and higher performance than the previous generation, LTO-8.
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That’s why LTO specifications are open format, designed for interoperability from among multiple competing vendors. These vendors submit their products to compatibility testing to ensure vendor functionality so that an LTO technology from one vendor can be used on a drive provided by another.