Imation Corp. has 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 is an important part of Imation’s tiered storage solutions that enable organizations (small businesses to large enterprise data centers) to address the increasing amounts of data that require large capacity, affordable offline backup, & archiving. Imation advanced servo writing technology, which ensures precise alignment between drive head & data tracks for greater reliability. Imation patented corner snap, which improves cartridge strength & protects data during shipping or mishandling. Imation patented three-piece tape spool, which distributes stress more evenly over the tape surface for better performance & longer archival life.