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1. Introduction
The LTO-1 and LTO-2 are high-performance 8-channel tape drives that comply with the LTO inter-
change specifications. Both drives are suited for mid-range to high-end servers, mainframe systems,
and tape library automation systems.
Both drives use Ultrium data cartridges. Their capacity is maximized using intelligent data
compression.
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The LTO-1 drive has a native capacity of 100 Gbytes (200 Gbytes assuming 2:1 data
compression).
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The LTO-2 drive has a native capacity of 200 Gbytes (400 Gbytes assuming 2:1 data
compression).
The LTO-1 and LTO-2 drives have a 5¼ inch full height form factor, with automatic electromechanical
cartridge soft load. Both drives are available as internal and desktop drives.
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The internal LTO-1 and LTO-2 drives are designed to fit in a 5¼-inch full-height drive bay.
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The desktop LTO-1 and LTO-2 drives are standalone units with built-in power supply.
LTO-1 and LTO-2 Drives
Figure 1.
Drives Covered in this User’s Guide (typical)
