Maxell LTO Ultrium4™ Tape (Linear Tape-Open), is the next generation in super-high 1.6TB compressed capacity storage and backup media, delivering superior performance across a broad range of applications, including entry-level departmental servers to complex enterprise class storage area networks, server backup and restore, data storage and archiving, library automation.  Its "open" technology provides for multiple sources for media and drives, allowing purchasing options for end users.

Maxell's LTO Ultrium4™ cartridge employs one of Maxell's latest innovations, NeoSMART Technology. NeoSMART™ (Super Maximum-capacity Advanced Reliability Tape) integrates seven leading-edge technologies in the manufacturing of ultra high capacity magnetic tape media.  NeoSMART technologies consists of: fine metal particles, advanced dispersion, ultra-thin coating, superior calendering, highly precise slitting, precision servo track writing, and high-performance cartridges. One of the key components of NeoSMART is Maxell's NanoCAP™ (Nano Composite Advanced Particles) technology. NanoCAP particles provide extraordinary tape performance as compared to conventional magnetic particles, with superior coercivity and extremely high saturation magnetization.

The embedded 8KB LTO-CM (cartridge memory) stores both user and system generated data for high speed data searches and library cartridge management.  The proprietary cartridge locking mechanism prevents tape movement and slack during transportation and storage.

Key Features:

· Huge 1.6TB compressed recording capacity, 800GB native capacity – 2:1 compression ratio
· High speed 120MB/s native, 240MB/s compressed data transfer rate
· 820m tape length – 6.6µm tape thickness
· 896 data tracks – 343 kbits/inch recording density
· Advanced NeoSMART™ Technology employees best-in-class processes
· Embedded 8KB LTO-CM (cartridge memory chip) provides accelerated access
· Patented corrosion resistant Ceramic Armor metal particles
· Advanced calendaring ensures smooth and even tape with consistent tape-to-head contact for low error rate
· High Precision Servo Track (HPST) keeps servo tracks perfectly aligned for precise head tracking
· Servo format remains consistent, ensuring backward compatibility across all LTO Ultrium products
· Offers data encryption for enhanced data security
· Long-term 30-year archival stability (store at 70°F and 40% relative humidity)
· Rated at 1,000,000 passes
· Rated at 11,200 complete reads
· Proven error correction technology and data compression techniques
· LTO Ultrium™ format specifications meet rigorous compliance testing
· Durable cartridge designed to minimize wear and debris