Imation
LTO Ultrium
TAPE CARTRIDGES
A d v a n c i n g t h e p o w e r o f
LTO U l t r i u m technology
Imation LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridges
Imation Ultrium 3 Tape Cartridges offer increased capacity
up to 800GB compressed (assuming 2:1 compression) and
transfer rates of up to 160MB/sec. compressed (assuming
2:1 compression).
The new standard in high-capacity, open system data storage
For years companies have relied on the power of LTO Ultrium technology to provide a
scalable, adaptable open tape format for their storage requirements. Now Imation has
advanced the power of LTO even further with LTO Ultrium generation 3 tape cartridges.
These next-generation cartridges combine the advantages of linear, multi-channel, bidirectional formats with enhancements in servo technology, data compression, track
layout and error correction. The result is an exciting new tape storage media that delivers
outstanding performance and twice the capacity of LTO generation 2 cartridges. LTO Ultrium
WORM Cartridges are also available for write-once archival applications.
Imation Tera Ångstrom Technology delivers the latest generation of
LTO Ultrium tape
Imation's Weatherford manufacturing facility features Imation's proprietary Tera
™
Ångstrom
manufacturing process, Imation’s Tera Ångstrom technology employs three unique steps—
an impingement process, a quiescent drying process, and advanced in-line calendering.
These steps combine to create magnetic media with a significantly smoother surface and a
high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), delivering reduced errors and increased productivity and
throughput. With Tera Ångstrom technology, Imation continues to advance magnetic tape
development by reaching the next milestone on the LTO Ultrium roadmap.
Technology. Consisting of an advanced metal particulate formulation and
Imation Ultrium 2 Tape Cartridges offer capacity
up to 400GB compressed (assuming 2:1 compression) and
transfer rates of up to 80MB/sec. compressed (assuming
2:1 compression).
For more information, visit www.imation.com/teraangstrom
Impingement process to reach
nanometer size particles using
>10,000 psi, high-pressure jets.
Quiescent drying process with low air
velocity and magnetic coils to achieve
high degree of particle orientation.
In-line calendering process to
achieve surface smoothness on the
order of angstroms.
Imation Tera Ångstrom technology provides advancements in
quality, reliability and performance
• Quality: The development of our new advanced terabyte-class
manufacturing facility builds on Imation’s quality discipline
and incorporates state-of-the-art quality practices.
• 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: 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.
Example - The
digital letter “A” in
magnetic bits (1s, 0s)
Weak signal
amplitude with
competitive process
ERROR!
Strong signal strength
(high SNR) with Tera
Ångstrom Technology
Accurate Data
The Imation Ultrium advantage
176 Data Tracks
176 Data Tracks
176 Data Tracks
176 Data Tracks
704 Data Tracks
Tape Width
Servo Tracks
Servo Tracks
Servo Tracks
Servo Tracks
Servo Tracks
Upper Flange
Winding Surface
Lower Flange
With Imation, you’re getting reliability and support from the industry’s most trusted media supplier. Plus, unmatched service and
support set Imation cartridges apart from other brands.
Imation was the first manufacturer to ship LTO Ultrium 3 cartridges, which feature:
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 and
helps ensure that the tape flows evenly for
maximum read/write capability.
• Our patented three-piece
tape spool design
distributes stress more
evenly over the tape
compared to two-piece
spools. This construction
keeps the tape flat, helping protect data
across the entire tape.
Exceptional performance
and quality
• Imation introduced the first servo-written
tape cartridge more than 10 years ago and
continues to improve
the technology. Advance
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.
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 1952. 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. We pioneered
backcoating technology, which is now
standard on LTO/Ultrium 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
Ultrium System Migration Path
Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3
Capacity Native 100GB 200GB 400GB 800GB
2:1 compression Compressed 200GB 400GB 800GB 1.6TB 3.2TB 6.4TB
Transfer Rate Native 20MB/sec 40MB/sec 80MB/sec 160MB/sec 240MB/sec 360MB/sec
2:1 compression Compressed 40MB/sec 80MB/sec 160MB/sec 240MB/sec 360MB/sec 540MB/sec
† Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Quantum reserve the right to change the information in this migration path without notice.
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.
Generation 4
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Generation 5
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Generation 6
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Imation Corp
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Oakdale, MN 55128-3414
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888 466 3456 phone
800 537 4675 fax
www.imation.com
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888 326 7758 phone (tél)
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Africa Regional Offices
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Product Specifications
Imation LTO Ultrium 3 Imation LTO Ultrium 2 Imation LTO Ultrium 1
Tape Cartridge Tape Cartridge Tape Cartridge
Characteristics
Tape Width 12.65mm 12.65mm 12.65mm
Tape Length 680m
Cartridge Dimensions (W x L x H) 105.4 x 102 x 21.5mm 105.4 x 102 x 21.5mm 105.4 x 102 x 21.5mm
Tape Thickness 8.0um 8.9
Number of Data Tracks 704 512 384
Capacity (native) 400GB 200GB 100GB
Capacity (compressed) 800GB 400GB 200GB
Data Transfer Rate (compressed) 160MB/sec. 80MB/sec 40MB/sec
Cartridge Color Blue-Gray Purple Black
Magnetic Layer Characteristics
Coercivity 2690 Oersted 2100 Oersted 1850 Oersted
Surface Resistance 5 x 10
Media Type Metal Particle (MP4) Metal Particle (MP3) Metal Particle (MP2)
Backcoat Layer Characteristics
Surface Resistance < 2 x 10
Tape Life
Tape Durability 1,000,000 passes 1,000,000 passes 1,000,000 passes
Estimated Archival Life 30 years 30 years 30 years
Load/Unload 20,000
5
Ohm to 5 x 1010 Ohm 5 x 105 Ohm to 5 x 1010 Ohm 5 x 105 Ohm to 5 x 1010 Ohm
6
Ohm < 2 x 106 Ohm < 2 x 106 Ohm
609m 609m
um 8.9um
20,000 20,000
LTO Ultrium WORM Cartridge
Imation LTO Ultrium generation 3 WORM cartridges provide a non-rewritable solution to meet data retention and
archival needs. Write once, read many (WORM) technology is designed for archival applications that require data to
be unchanged through its retention period. The servo pattern and cartridge memory contain format information that
identify the cartridge as write once for WORM-enabled LTO 3 drives.
Extend your system life
The Imation LTO Ultrium Universal
Cleaning Cartridge can be used in all
generation 1, 2 and 3 Ultrium format
tape drives. Each cartridge provides
approximately 15 – 50+ cleanings.
Order Number:
51122-15931
Ordering Information
Imation LTO Ultrium 3 Imation LTO Ultrium 3 Imation LTO Ultrium 2 Imation LTO Ultrium 1
20 each/box Tape Cartridge WORM Tape Cartridge Tape Cartridge Tape Cartridge
LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge Compatibility
LTO Cartridge LTO Gen 1 Drive LTO Gen 2 Drive LTO Gen 3 Drive
LTO Gen 1 Cartridge Write & Read Write & Read Read Only
at 100GB at 100GB
LTO Gen 2 Cartridge Will Not Function Write & Read Write & Read
at 200GB at 200GB
LTO Gen 3 Cartridge Will Not Function Will Not Function Write & Read
at 400GB
LTO Gen 3 WORM Cartridge Will Not Function Will Not Function Write-once & Read
at 400GB
Universal Cleaning Will Clean Will Clean Will Clean
Cartridge
Cartridge with Case 51122-17532 51122-17961 51122-16598 51122-41089
Cartridge with Case - Labeled 51122-17533 51122-17960 51122-16599 51122-16232
Cartridge without Case 51122-17534 51122-16601 51122-41277
Cartridge without Case - Labeled 51122-17535 51122-16600 51122-41278
For more information about Imation LTO Ultrium tape cartridges, visit www.imation.com
© Imation Corp 2006
52-0002-7607-2 (5/06)
Imation, the Imation logo and Tera Ångstrom are trademarks of Imation Corp. Linear Tape-Open, LTO, the LTO logo, Ultrium and the Ultrium logo are U.S. trademarks of HP, IBM and Quantum.
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