Introducing Imation LTO Ultrium Generation 3 Tape Cartridges, manufactured with Imation's proprietary Tera Angstrom Technology. These next-generation cartridges combine the advantages of of linear, multi-channel, bi-directional formats with enhancements in servo technology, data compression, track layout & error correction. The result is an exciting new media that delivers outstanding performance & twice the capacity of LTO Generation 2 cartridges. New technology provides advancements in quality, reliability & performance: Imation Tera Angstrom technology consists of an advanced metal particulate formulation & manufacturing process. It employs three unique steps: an impingement process, a quiescent drying process, & advanced in-line calendering. These steps combine to create magnetic media with a significantly smoother surface & a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), delivering reduced errors & faster transfer rates. Features Robust data protection: Imation's patented corner snap improves cartridge strength by keeping the leader pin in place & the cartridge tightly closed in the event of rough handling. A patented three-piece tape spool aids in tape guidance, distributing stress more evenly over the tape for better performance & longer archival life. Durability is enhanced by Imation dual-layer media using high-performance Metal Particulate (MP3) media formulation. A proprietary servo writing method optimizes tape tracking & helps ensure accurate read/write operations — enabling best-in-class Position Error Signal (PES) performance to minimize servo off-track errors & improve overall transfer rates. Specifications Up to 800GB storage capacity (2:1 compression) 160MB/second transfer rate (2:1 compression) Compatible with all brands of Ultrium LTO Generation 3 drives & tape automation systems Shipped in thermoform packaging that increases protection during transit 30 years estimated archival life 20, 000 load/unload cycles Limited lifetime warranty