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. Ultrium LTO 6 tape cartridges also include a partitioning functionality that enables the use of the Linear Tape File System (LTFS). LTFS provides familiar drag-&-drop capability & lets users easily see what information is stored on the tape. This feature also enables nearline applications to index data & allows for faster searches via enhanced file control & space management. Features Imation LTO 6 tape cartridges feature unique innovations for enhanced tape performance, reliability & durability, including: Partitioning The partitioning functionality of Ultrium LTO 6 tape cartridges enables use of LTFS, which facilitates enhanced file control & space management to meet the growing storage needs of today’s capacity-intensive marketplace. Security & Protection Ultrium LTO 6 drives are the third generation to offer hardware-based 256-bit data encryption, providing the highest level of security without any loss of performance; WORM (Write Once Read Many) cartridges are also available. Exceptional Performance & Quality A proprietary servo-writing process 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. This results in servo performance that far exceeds the requirements for LTO 6, & lays the groundwork for even more advanced tape generations. Robust Cartridge Construction The patented corner snap keeps the leader pin in place & the cartridge tightly closed to prevent error-causing debris from entering the cartridge, thus helping to ensure that the tape flows evenly for maximum read/write capability. The unique three-piece tape spool design distributes stress more evenly over the tape compared to two-piece spools. The cartridge construction keeps the tape flat, helping protect data across the entire tape. Specifications Up to 6.25TB compressed storage capacity (2.5:1 compression) Up to 400MB/second data transfer rate (2.5:1 compression) 30 years estimated archival life 20, 000 load/unload cycles Limited lifetime warranty ...

Combining the strengths of hard disk & tape cartridge storage, Imation RDX removable hard disk systems enable SMBs to affordably manage rapid, unpredictable growth in digital content & meeting strict industry regulations for retention, retrieval & recovery, & relaying of data. Imation RDX removable hard disk cartridges contain a 2.5-inch hard disk drive that offers all of the advantages of disk-to-disk storage, including high performance & a low failure rate. The media is available in 320GB, 500GB, 1TB & 1.5TB capacities & provides both forward & backward compatibility. Affordable, easy to use & durable, Imation RDX HDD media helps SMBs reduce content storage costs, ensure regulatory compliance & safeguard their valuable data. With Imation, your information works harder & rests easier. ...

Keeping your valuable data secure is now much easier, thanks to Imation RDX Media Secure with Cyber Safe™ Pro security technology. The world’s first removable hard disk drive with built-in AES-256 data encryption, RDX Media Secure brings an unprecedented combination of enterprise-class security & “set it & forget it” convenience to Windows-based computers equipped with direct-attach RDX docking stations. Purpose-built to easily integrate into your existing infrastructure, RDX Media Secure requires no new hardware & means that you can use any backup program you like. Simply set up your password & you’re done. Encryption software is installed on your Windows server or workstation so encryption automatically takes place in the background, you will never have to think about it again. With RDX Media Secure, the powerful government-grade security technology (AES-256 encryption with FIPS 140-2 Level 1 Certification*) is tied to the media, not your backup application. This ensures that even files copied to RDX Media Secure cartridges for data shuttling are always encrypted. ...

Imations RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System makes your data backup easier, faster, more reliable & more secure. Its enterprise-class features provide the data protection of large IT data centers, so it can support your company as it grows, & all at an affordable price. The Imation RDX Removable Storage System is designed to protect your businesss valuable assets. It uses a rugged, removable disk cartridge & docking station that backs up just like a tape drive. Yet its speed makes it a smart replacement to 8mm, VXA & DLT performance tapes. In fact, the Imation RDX Storage System is able to back up more than 125GB of data per hour & means that you can access files instantly. Cartridge capacities range from 160GB to 640GB, making storage options extremely flexible. & youll never run out of storage space, simply add more removable cartridges as your data needs exp&. ...

Light Scribe is an innovative technology that offers consumers & businesses a simple, neat way to create professional, silkscreen-quality labels for their CDs & DVDs, combining text & graphics without the need for markers or messy adhesives. There’s no longer any need for a printer either, as Light Scribe uses the same laser that burns the data onto the disc in your CD/DVD writer. Once the disc has burned, simply turn the disc over, reinsert it into the writer & burn a label. Light Scribe Media Version 1.2 coating technology is now available, offering a faster burn time & higher contrast & is compatible with all existing Light Scribe-enabled drives & labelling software after a simple download of a new driver file. ...

Imation cleaning cartridge products are designed specifically for each tape drive format. The Imation Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge is compatible with Generation 1 Ultrium (LTO) drives. As the cleaning process is unique to each Ultrium drive, the amount of cleanings per cartridge will range from 15 to 50. Drive cleaning is done by shuffling a specific amount of tape over the drive head at a specified cleaning algorithm. Because of the unique cleaning processes, the cartridge was designed to accommodate all Ultrium 1 drives. ...

File sizes continue to increase, fueled by the growth of the Internet, digital transactions, data warehousing, multimedia imaging
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Up to 800GB compressed storage capacity
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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. ...

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