LTO Media

Storage devices are the king of equipment these days and without them, the modern world of computing can’t work due to the huge amounts of data produced every day. Do you want to store, back up, and archive your data with confidence? Then LTO media storage is the ideal solution. CubeDevices, the largest LTO media supplier in the UK, sells LTO media and its various accessories at very low prices. Our store sells both new and refurbished products from all of the world's top brands, including Sony, IBM, and Compaq.

A Brief Detail About LTO Media Devices And Their History

LTO media, or linear tape-open media, is a type of storage device that uses magnetic technology to store and retrieve data. LTO tape media is primarily used to back up large amounts of data in large businesses and enterprises. Compatible LTO media has the advantage of being open-format storage, which means it is compatible with almost all types of tape drives.

LTO tape storage was invented in 1997 by IBM and Seagate technology working together. Hewlett-Packard spearheaded this collaborative effort. LTO tape cartridges had a storage capacity of 100 GB in the beginning, but today's latest 9th-generation LTO media has a data storage capacity of more than 45 TB.

Physical Features of LTO Tape Media

LTO Ultrium tape is laid out with four wide data bands sandwiched between five narrow servo bands. The tape head assembly, which reads from and writes to the tape, straddles a single data band and the two adjacent servo bands. The tape head has 8, 16, or 32 data read/write head elements and 2 servo read elements. The set of 8, 16, or 32 tracks is read or written in a single, one-way, end-to-end pass that is called a "wrap". The tape head shifts laterally to access the different wraps within each band and also to access the other bands.

Some Benefits of Using LTO Media

LTO backup tapes are somewhat old and traditional devices but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have any merits. You can get a lot of benefits by using these devices for data storage in your company. Some of these benefits are the following.

High capacity: Our LTO cartridges offer a storage capacity with the latest generation (LTO 9) capable of storing, up to 18TB of data on a single cartridge. This makes LTO an excellent choice for storing volumes of data, including backups, archives and media files.

Low cost: LTO media is relatively inexpensive, making it a cost-effective solution for long-term data storage.

Long shelf life: LTO cartridges can be stored for up to 30 years without data loss. This makes LTO ideal for archival applications where data needs to be stored for long periods of time.

Durability: LTO cartridges are very durable and can withstand being dropped, bumped, and exposed to extreme temperatures.

Security: To enhance security measures LTO cartridges can be write-protected. By implementing this feature unauthorized modifications to the stored data can be prevented effectively.

Get the best LTO tape cartridges for your storage needs from CubeDevices, and boost the performance of your storage system. At CubeDevices, we believe in providing quality products and services to our customers. Get advice from our IT advisors and get wholesale rates at the most compatible LTO media for your needs.

Some Common Applications of LTO Media Devices

LTO media is used in a wide variety of applications, including:

Data backup
Video editing
Disaster recovery
Long-term archiving
Medical imaging
Government and military applications