Imation expands on its storage portfolio offering significant improvements over prior tape generations. A single LTO 5 tape cartridge features 1.5 terabytes of native capacity (3.0 terabytes compressed) with data transfer rates of up to 280MB/second. The design reflects the features of previous generation while adding the features such as partitioning, to enable additional file control & efficiencies in space management. In addition, enhancements in servo technology & enhanced data compression ensure the same length of tape can store more information, allowing data center managers to keep their existing footprints without adding space to accommodate the growth in primary storage.