With a native transfer rate of 20-40MB/sec & native capacity of 200GB (40-80MB/ Sec & 400GB compressed), Maxell LTO Ultrium 2 is only the second generation of a migration path which extends to native capacities of 800GB. LTO Ultrium technology is backward compatible with earlier generations, allowing end-users continued access to Ultrium 1 tape archives & providing investment security for years to come. The Maxell LTO Ultrium 2 data cartridge is capable of being used in all generation 2 Ultrium drives. Maxell Ultrium 2 cartridges also incorporate a built-in cartridge memory, allowing storage of historical usage records & other information & PEN base film, allowing for superior dimensional stability, both of which are unique to the LTO Ultrium format. The compliance verification process involves each licencees media undergoing an exhaustive series of tests that cover interchange compatibility with other drives & media. This allows end-users of Maxell Ultrium products to be 100% confident of compatibility & interchangeability between Maxell Ultrium media & all brands of Ultrium drives & media.