
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features
LTO-4 (Model B) Half-Height Tape Drive User’s Guide 3
Features
Tabl e 1 describes the key performance features and capabilities of the
LTO-4 (Model B) Half-Height Tape Drive.
Table 1 Performance Features
and Capabilities
Feature Description
Cartridge memory Stores pertinent information about the
media to enable fast cartridge loading
Chassis Shock damped and isolated
Data buffering 128 Mbytes for high performance
Intelligent data
compression
Analyzes compression factors before
recording to maximize performance and
capacity
Interface Serial-attached SCSI (SAS)
Parallel SCSI
Speed Formatter ASIC Custom designed for fast, efficient data
processing
Native data transfer rate Up to 80 Mbytes per second
Read channel Third generation for increased maturity
and data integrity
RISC processors Provide fast, efficient data processing
SmartVerify Includes two levels of ECC for extra data
safety and error protection
Supported platforms A wide variety of Windows and UNIX
systems
TapeAlert Monitors and reports drive performance
Tape picking Enhanced implementation for increased
reliability
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