Tape Format
Recording method
16-channel linear
serpentine
16-channel linear
serpentine
16-channel linear
serpentine
Recording format
LTO Ultrium 4
LTO Ultrium 3
[unencrypted]
LTO Ultrium 5
LTO Ultrium 4
LTO Ultrium 6
LTO Ultrium 5
Data compression
LTO DC dual mode
compression (an
enhanced version of
ALDC)
LTO DC dual mode
compression (an
enhanced version of
ALDC)
LTO DC dual mode
compression (an
enhanced version of
ALDC)
Error
detection/correction
Reed-Solomon
Reed-Solomon
Reed-Solomon
Read Channel Technology
Partial Response
Maximum Likelihood
(PRML)
Partial Response
Maximum Likelihood
(PRML)
Partial Response
Maximum Likelihood
(PRML)
Data Tracks
896
1280
2176
Data Encoding Method
RLL 0,13/11
RLL 32/33
RLL 32/33
Interface
Interface type
Ultra320 SCSI (LVDS) or
3Gb/sec SAS
6Gb/s Dual Port SAS
6Gb/s Dual Port SAS
SCSI connector
SCSI Internal: 68-pin
LVDS
SCSI External: 68-pin HD
LVDS
SCSI Array module: 80-
pin SCA (SCSI and power)
SCSI Rack-mount: 68-pin
HD LVDS
SAS connector
SAS Internal: mini-SAS
SFF8482
SAS External: mini-SAS
SFF8088
SAS Internal: mini-SAS
SFF8482
SAS External: mini-SAS
SFF8088
SAS Internal: mini-SAS
SFF8482
SAS External: mini-SAS
SFF8088
LTO-4 Ultrium 1840
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280
LTO-6 Ultrium 6650
Power Specifications
Power requirements,
Internal
(including rack-
mount model)
[email protected] (typical)
[email protected] (max)
[email protected] (typical)
[email protected] (max)
[email protected] (typical)
[email protected] (max)
[email protected] (typical)
[email protected] (max)
[email protected] (typical)
[email protected] (max)
[email protected] (typical)
[email protected] (max)
Power requirements,
External
100 to 240 VAC,
50-60 Hz, auto-ranging,
0.8A max
100 to 240 VAC,
50-60 Hz, auto-ranging,
0.8A max
100 to 240 VAC,
50-60 Hz, auto-ranging,
0.8A max
Power consumption
12 Watts idle
30 Watts typical
52 Watts max
7 Watts idle
24 Watts typical
41 Watts max
4.1 Watts idle
24 Watts typical
42 Watts max
QuickSpecs
HP StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Drives
Technical Specifications
DA - 13572 North America — Version 14 — September 13, 2013
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