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LTO-2 Drive Specifications
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LTO-2 Drive Specifications
Media Capacity 1
Media Specifications 1
Description Quantum LTO-2
Read/write transfer rate: maximum
sustained (LTO Ultrium 2 media)
Noncompressed: 94 GB/hr.
Compressed (2:1 typical): 187 GB/hr.
Burst transfer rate 160 MB/s
Average access time 68 seconds (from BOT)
Loading time to BOT (for previously written
tape)
75 seconds (maximum)
Unloading time from BOT 30 seconds (maximum)
Media Type Capacity
LTO Ultrium 2 storage capacity Native: 3.2 TB with 16 cartridges
Compressed (2:1 typical): 6.4 TB with 16 cartridges
Characteristic LTO Ultrium 2
LTO Ultrium 2 formatted capacity 200 GB (noncompressed)
400 GB (2:1 typical compression)
Tape length 609 m (1998 ft.)
Cartridge dimensions 10.2 x 10.54 x 2.15 cm
(4 x 4.15 x .85 in)
Read compatibility LTO Ultrium 1, LTO Ultrium 2