Optimal Data Storage Solution
LTO Ultrium, hailed as the pinnacle of data storage solutions, is championed by industry giants such as HP, Fuji, IBM, Quantum, and Sony. This “open format” technology fosters seamless compatibility among various vendor products. Originally conceived as a successor to DLT with a parallel design, LTO Ultrium caters to a spectrum of system applications where capacity, transfer rates, and reliability reign supreme. Its roadmap ensures steadfast reliability well into the future.
At the heart of Linear Tape Open (LTO) technology lies its standardized form-factor: Ultrium. From its humble beginnings, capable of storing 100 GB of data in a single cartridge, to its latest iteration boasting a staggering 12 TB capacity within the same cartridge size, LTO Ultrium remains a cornerstone for both small and large computer systems, particularly for backup purposes.
How Do I Sell LTO Tape?
Seeking both new and pre-owned LTO tapes and tape storage solutions, We Buy Used Tape is actively interested in acquiring HP LTO 3, as well as all major brands spanning LTO 4, LTO 5, LTO 6, LTO 7, and LTO Ultrium Tapes. Our services include comprehensive chain-of-custody protocols and secure data erasure procedures, meticulously aligned with governmental and industry standards. Upholding data integrity remains paramount throughout our data destruction process.
We’re currently in the market for various tape types, including Fuji, HP, IBM, Quantum, Sony, TDK, Maxell, Imation, LTO Ultrium, and C7973A tapes. Convert your surplus LTO tapes into cash or trade-in credit towards new data center essentials with us.
- Submit your list of LTO tapes (include: brand, part numbers, quantities, and condition)
- Our IT supply experts will audit your list of equipment and make you an offer
- We pay for shipping! (including: labels, transportation, and all security requirements)
- Upon receipt at our secured facility, your equipment is held under 24-hour surveillance.
- You receive a check along with complete chain of custody and certificate of data destruction.
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Benefits of LTO Tape
LTO technology features a write-once, read-many (WORM) capability to ensure that your data isn’t overwritten and also help address compliance regulations.
LTO Program WORM implementation is designed to provide users a very cost-effective means of storing data in a non-rewriteable format to address compliance regulations.
With the growing importance of regulatory compliance — including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and SEC Rule 17-a-4(f) — there is a need for a cost-effective storage medium that can preserve corporate data in a non-rewriteable, non-erasable and unalterable format.
LTO WORM (Write Once, Read Many) helps address these business compliance and regulatory requirements. It features robust algorithms using the Cartridge Memory (CM), in conjunction with low level encoding that is mastered on the tape media at the time of manufacture, and is designed to prevent tampering. It also appends data at the end of a WORM cartridge, which allows users to take full advantage of the high capacity tape media.
LTO technology features strong encryption capabilities to enhance security and privacy during storage and transport of LTO tape cartridges.
It seems like every day that a company experiences a breach in security and exposes confidential or private information. That’s why recent generation LTO tape drives features one of the strongest encryption capabilities available to help protect the most sensitive data stored on tape cartridges.
LTO tape drive encryption is specified in all LTO generations since LTO-4. It features a 256-symmetric key AES-GCM algorithm that is implemented at the drive level, which enables compression before encryption to maximize tape capacities and deliver high performance during backup.
With a growing number of laws and regulations, financial penalties, and public notification costs, a security breach can be costly for corporations.
Data managers are called upon to develop effective security for sensitive data and are turning to tape encryption.
Recent generations of LTO technology include a partitioning feature, which help to enhance file control and space management via LTFS.
Starting with Generation 5, LTO technology specifications include a partitioning feature that allows for a new standard in ease-of-use and portability: LTFS.
Partitioning allows for a portion of the tape to be reserved for indexing, which tells the drive precisely where in the tape a file is stored. The second partition holds the actual file. With Linear Tape File System, the indexing information is first read by the drive and presented in a simple, easy-to-use format that allows for “drag and drop” capabilities – just like using a thumb drive.
Storing tapes offline significantly reduces the risk of data loss caused by accidental or intentional errors. Moreover, safeguarding data tapes at secure off-site facilities offers added protection for critical information in case of a disaster.
Experience the pinnacle of storage technology with the newest LTO generation (LTO-8 and LTO-7 Type M), delivering unparalleled capacity and performance. LTO-8 boasts a native storage of 12TB, with compressed storage reaching an impressive 30TB and blazing transfer speeds of up to 472 MB/s.
Across different vendors, LTO tapes and drives offer interchangeable compatibility. Notably, the LTO 7 Type M format stands out for its exceptional forward and backward compatibility features. LTO 7M essentially comprises an LTO-7 tape cartridge equipped with a distinct barcode label. This label instructs the LTO-8 tape drive to configure the LTO-7 media as a Type M cartridge.
Among storage options, tape stands out as a time-tested technology renowned for its durability and reliability. Unlike hard drives or SSDs, tape boasts an impressive longevity, with a lifespan of up to 30 years compared to the mere 5-year lifespan of hard drives. Moreover, tape offers enhanced resilience against risks inherent in modern drive storage. While issues like physical damage or software failures can jeopardize data stored on hard disks, data stored on magnetic tapes remains accessible for decades, ensuring peace of mind and long-term data preservation.
