TAPE CARTRIDGES. Advancing the Power of Open System Data Storage

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1 ULTRIUM LTO ULTRIUM LTO TAPE CARTRIDGES Advancing the Power of Open System Data Storage

2 THE NEW STANDARD IN HIGH-CAPACITY, OPEN SYSTEM DATA STORAGE THE IMATION ULTRIUM ADVANTAGE Imation leverages a long-standing heritage in reliable, secure and durable data storage products and expertise in metal particulate media to help ensure that Ultrium LTO media exceeds standards for data protection and delivers the most data in a single, multi-terabyte data cartridge. As a leading manufacturer of LTO generations 1, 2, 3 and 4, Imation expands on its tape media portfolio offering the next-generation Ultrium LTO 5 cartridge. Optimized for high capacity and performance with outstanding reliability, in either a stand-alone or an automated environment, the newest tape cartridge offers 1.5 terabytes of native storage or 3.0 terabytes of compressed storage and data transfer rates of up to 280MB/second. Ultrium LTO 5 tape cartridges offer significant improvements over prior tape generations. Enhancements in servo technology and improved data compression ensure the same length of tape can store more information and is suited for backup, restore and archive applications. The new format adds a partitioning functionality that enables nearline applications to index data and allows for faster searches via enhanced file control and space management. LTO 5 cartridges continue to offer hardware-based encryption, protecting the storage and transport of sensitive information. IMATION TERA ÅNGSTROM TECHNOLOGY In 2004, Imation invested in a state-of-the-art magnetic tape manufacturing facility to support growing data storage needs and with future tape formats in mind. This facility features Imation s proprietary Tera Ångstrom Technology. Consisting of advanced metal particulate formulation and manufacturing processes, Imation s Tera Ångstrom technology employs three unique steps in producing a uniform coating layer an impingement process, a quiescent drying process, and advanced in-line calendaring. These steps combine to create magnetic media with a significantly smoother surface and a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), delivering reduced errors and faster transfer rates. With Tera Ångstrom technology, Imation continues to advance magnetic tape development by reaching the next milestone with a multi-terabyte Ultrium LTO cartridge. Imation Tera Ångstrom technology provides advancements in quality reliability and performance QUALITY Magnetic Coated Base Film Coating Head Magnetic Coating Sublayer Base Film Magnetic coils orient particles Air The development of our new advanced terabyte-class manufacturing facility builds on Imation s quality discipline and incorporates state-of-the-art quality practices. Magnetic coated base film RELIABILITY Is it a 0 or is it a 1? Surface uniformity (smoothness) and high signal-to-noise ratios (SNR) allow accurate data reading. PERFORMANCE A universal cleaning cartride is available and can be used on all generation Ultrium drives. High SNR and consistent signal strength help ensure efficient processing time. Noise can slow down processing time a high SNR helps enable faster transfer rates for increased productivity. A proprietary servo-writing process optimizes tape tracking and helps ensure accurate read/write operations, enabling best-in-class Position Error Signal (PES) performance to minimize servo off-track errors and improve overall transfer rates. page 2 ULTRIUM LTO TAPE CARTRIDGES page 3

3 THE IMATION ULTRIUM ADVANTAGE CAPACITY AND COMPATIBILITY Upper Flange Winding Surface ROBUST CARTRIDGE CONSTRUCTION Imation s proprietary patented corner snap keeps the leader pin in place and the cartridge tightly closed. This prevents error-causing debris from entering the cartridge in the event the tape cartridge is dropped. Our patented three-piece tape spool design distributes stress evenly over the tape compared to two-piece spools. This construction keeps the tape flat, protecting data for longer archival life. ULTRIUM SYSTEM MIGRATION PATH LTO Cartridge Native Capacity Compressed Transfer Rate Generation 1 100GB 200GB 40MB/sec Generation 2 200GB 400GB 80MB/sec Generation 3 400GB 800GB 160MB/sec Generation 4 800GB 1.6TB 240MB/sec Generation 5 1.5TB 3.0TB 280MB/sec Generation 6 3.0TB 6.4TB 540MB/sec Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Quantum reserve the right to change the information in this migration path without notice. Lower Flange PARTITIONING Now available in Ultrium LTO 5 tape cartridges is a new partitioning functionality which allows users to see what information is stored on the tape. This feature enables nearline applications to index data and allows for faster search results via enhanced file control and space management, addressing the growing needs of the marketplace. EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY Imation introduced the first servo-written tape cartridge more than 10 years ago and continues to improve the technology. Advanced servo-writing allows closer track spacing and more data, while keeping drive heads aligned on the data tracks for precise data reading/writing and improved reliability. ULTRIUM LTO TAPE CARTRIDGE COMPATIBILITY Cartridge LTO 1 Drive LTO 2 Drive LTO 3 Drive LTO 4 Drive LTO 5 Drive Gen 1 Write & Read Write/Read Read Only Not Not at 100GB at 100GB Compatible Compatible Gen 2 Not Write/Read Write/Read Read Only Not Compatible at 200GB at 200GB Compatible Gen 3 Not Not Write/Read Write/Read Read Only Compatible Compatible at 400GB at 400GB Gen 4 Not Not Not Write/Read Read/Write Compatible Compatible Compatible at 800GB at 800GB Gen 5 Not Not Not Not Read/Write Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible at 1.5TB The Ultrium LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge will clean all generation cartridges SECURITY AND PROTECTION The Ultrium LTO 5 cartridge is the second generation to offer hardware-based 256-bit data encryption, providing the highest level of security without the loss of performance, WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) cartridges are also available. page 4 ULTRIUM LTO TAPE CARTRIDGES page 5

4 SUPPORT AND SPECIFICATIONS TO ORDER UNMATCHED SERVICE AND SUPPORT Imation s manufacturing expertise stems from more than 50 years in the media business. As part of 3M, we launched the world s first computer tape in Today we partner with leading drive manufacturers who count on us to provide the highest quality data storage media. Imation offers data protection unlike any other LTO cartridge manufacturer. We pioneered backcoating technology, which is now standard on Ultrium LTO cartridges. Today, we continue to advance technologies specifically designed to meet the storage demands of midrange and enterprise networks. And because Ultrium technology provides organizations with the first tape storage standard with a six-generation roadmap, not only is your data secure, but so is your technology investment. Imation s three-stage service platform includes a telephone helpline, root cause lab analysis and advice from our technical service engineers. Imation Ultrium cartridges come with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. SPECIFICATIONS Variable Characteristics ULTRIUM 5 ULTRIUM 4 ULTRIUM 3 ULTRIUM 2 ULTRIUM 1 Tape Length 846m 820m 680m 609m 609m Tape Thickness 6.4 μm 6.6μm 8.0μm 8.9μm 8.9μm No. Data Tracks Capacity (nat) 1.5TB 800GB 400GB 200GB 100GB Capacity (comp) 3.0TB 1.6TB 800GB 400GB 200GB Data Trans. Rate 280MB 240MB 160MB 80MB 40MB (compressed/sec) Cartridge color Brick Red Teal Blue-Gray Purple Black Constant Characteristics Tape Width 12.65mm Cartridge Dimensions w x l x h x 102 x 21.5mm Estimated Archival Life 30 Years Load/Unload Cycles 20,000 ORDERING INFORMATION - 20 each/box UPC Description Ultrium LTO 5 Tape Cartridge, thermoform, with case, labeled Ultrium LTO 5 Tape Cartridge, thermoform, with case Ultrium LTO 5 Tape Cartridge, thermoform, RFID, with case, labeled Ultrium LTO 5 Tape Cartridge, thermoform, RFID, without case, labeled Ultrium LTO 5 Tape Cartridge, thermoform, without case, labeled Ultrium LTO 5 Tape Cartridge, thermoform, without case Ultrium LTO 5 Tape Cartridge, corrugated, with case Ultrium LTO 5 WORM Tape Cartridge, corrugated, with case Ultrium LTO 4 Tape Cartridge, with case Ultrium LTO 4 Tape Cartridge, with case, labeled Ultrium LTO 4 Tape Cartridge, without case Ultrium LTO 4 Tape Cartridge, without case, labeled Ultrium LTO 4 WORM Tape Cartridge, with case Ultrium LTO 4 WORM Tape Cartridge, with case, labeled Ultrium LTO 4 WORM Tape Cartridge, without case Ultrium LTO 4 WORM Tape Cartridge, without case, labeled Ultrium LTO 3 Tape Cartridge, with case Ultrium LTO 3 Tape Cartridge, with case, labeled Ultrium LTO 3 Tape Cartridge, without case Ultrium LTO 3 Tape Cartridge, without case, labeled Ultrium LTO 3 WORM Tape Cartridge, with case Ultrium LTO 3 WORM Tape Cartridge, with case, labeled Ultrium LTO 2 Tape Cartridge, with case Ultrium LTO 2 Tape Cartridge, with case, labeled Ultrium LTO 2 Tape Cartridge, without case Ultrium LTO 2 Tape Cartridge, without case, labeled Ultrium LTO 1 Tape Cartridge, with case Ultrium LTO 1 Tape Cartridge, with case, labeled Ultrium LTO 1 Tape Cartridge, without case Ultrium LTO 1 Tape Cartridge, without case, labeled Ultrium LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge Ultrium LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge, labeled Product availability may vary by region. For more information To learn how Imation Ultrium LTO Tape Cartridges will deliver outstanding performance with terabyte capacity in your data center, contact your Imation sales representative or visit To view our complete line of data storage products, visit Imation s website at page 6 ULTRIUM LTO TAPE CARTRIDGES page 7

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