LTO-2 Drive Specifications
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LTO-2 Drive Specifications
Media Capacity
1
Media Specifications
1
Description
Quantum LTO-2
Read/write transfer rate: maximum
sustained (LTO Ultrium 2 media)
Noncompressed: 94 GB/hr.
Compressed (2:1 typical): 187 GB/hr.
Burst transfer rate
160 MB/s
Average access time
68 seconds (from BOT)
Loading time to BOT (for previously written
tape)
75 seconds (maximum)
Unloading time from BOT
30 seconds (maximum)
Media Type
Capacity
LTO Ultrium 2 storage capacity
Native: 3.2 TB with 16 cartridges
Compressed (2:1 typical): 6.4 TB with 16 cartridges
Characteristic
LTO Ultrium 2
LTO Ultrium 2 formatted capacity
200 GB (noncompressed)
400 GB (2:1 typical compression)
Tape length
609 m (1998 ft.)
Cartridge dimensions
10.2 x 10.54 x 2.15 cm
(4 x 4.15 x .85 in)
Read compatibility
LTO Ultrium 1, LTO Ultrium 2