User`s guide

Chapter 1 Introduction
Features
4 LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide
Intelligent data
compression
Analyzes compression factors before
recording to maximize performance and
capacity
Interface Serial-attached SCSI (SAS)
SAS-2 capabilities The LTO-5 tape drive supports SAS-2
protocols.
Native data transfer rate Up to 140 Mbytes per second
Read channel Third generation for increased maturity
and data integrity
RISC processors Provide fast, efficient data processing
SmartVerify Includes two levels of ECC for extra data
safety and error protection
Supported platforms A wide variety of Windows and UNIX
systems
TapeAlert Monitors and reports drive performance
Tape picking Enhanced implementation for increased
reliability
Variable-speed transfer Variable speeds for matching with the
host to:
• Optimize data transfers
• Shorten backup times
• Increase reliability
Feature Description