Chapter 1 Introduction
Features
LTO-4 (Model B) Half-Height Tape Drive User’s Guide
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Features
Table 1
describes the key performance features and capabilities of the
LTO-4 (Model B) Half-Height Tape Drive.
Table 1 Performance Features
and Capabilities
Feature
Description
Cartridge memory
Stores pertinent information about the
media to enable fast cartridge loading
Chassis
Shock damped and isolated
Data buffering
128 Mbytes for high performance
Intelligent data
compression
Analyzes compression factors before
recording to maximize performance and
capacity
Interface
Serial-attached SCSI (SAS)
Parallel SCSI
Speed Formatter ASIC
Custom designed for fast, efficient data
processing
Native data transfer rate
Up to 80 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
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