Introduction, Features and Benefits | Tandberg Data LTO-1 HH

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your new Tandberg LTO HH tape storage solution!

Tandberg Data ASA is a leading global supplier of advanced, tape-based information data storage products for the professional market. The company offers a wide range of products and solutions for data protection and other user applications within data storage management.

Tandberg Data supplies tape drives and tape storage solutions to the world's leading OEMs and through a worldwide channel sales network.

Total customer satisfaction is of the most importance to Tandberg Data. We guarantee that this product left our premises defect free. If you are not satisfied with the quality of this product, please contact your distributor, dealer or the nearest Tandberg Data office to have your problem resolved quickly.

If you need technical support or have any problem with your LTO HH tape storage solution, phone, fax and addresses can be found under www.tandbergdata.com SUPPORT.

On the following pages, before the installation guide starts, there is some brief information about the Tandberg LTO HH tape storage solutions. Also listed is what is included with the Tandberg Data product you have purchased.

All documentation referred to in this document is available as a downloadable PDF file from the Tandberg Data web site:

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1.1 Introduction to Tandberg LTO HH (Half Height) Series of Products

Tandberg Data now offers a whole rang of LTO tape and automation storage solutions from 200 GB to 64 TB capacity and 115 GB/hr up to 864 GB/hr all assuming 2:1 data compressing. Please visit www.tandbergdata.com for the complete offerings and for more details.

The LTO HH product range consists of:

•LTO-1 HH (220LTO): 200 GB, 115 GB/hr

•LTO-2 HH (420LTO): 400 GB, 173 GB/hr

•LTO-3 HH (820LTO): 800 GB, 216 GB/hr

Designed for the SMB sector, Tandberg's LTO HH products are the ideal synthesis of efficiency, modern innovation and maximum price/performance ratio. LTO's 6 generation roadmap, with 4 generations available today, makes it a clear choice for budget constrained small to medium businesses. Choose a technology with future and guaranteed trouble-free data storage.

1.2 Features and Benefits

•Up to 800 GB capacity and 216 GB per hour transfer rate.

•Ultra160 SCSI interface provides ultimate performance of the SCSI bus

•The LTO tape drives are backward compatible with oll older LTO formats. Coupled with the LTO roadmap, this provides the best investment protection

•Tandberg LTO-1 HH is a very affordable entry into the open standard LTO technology offered by four manufacturers.

•Embedded quality monitoring and test features provide preventive maintenance information for reduced down time.

Tandberg LTO HH Installation and User Manual

LTO-1 HH, LTO-2 HH, LTO-3 HH specifications

Tandberg Data has long been recognized as a leading provider of innovative data storage and backup solutions, and their tape drives, specifically the LTO-1, LTO-2, and LTO-3 Half Height (HH) models, represent a significant advancement in data storage technology. These systems are designed to meet the demands of modern data management, balancing capacity, speed, and reliability.

The LTO-1 HH, introduced in 2001, marked a groundbreaking step in the linear tape-open (LTO) technology. It offered a native storage capacity of 100 GB and a compressed capacity of up to 200 GB. The tape drive featured a data transfer rate of 20 MB/s, allowing for efficient backup processes. One of the key technologies in the LTO-1 was its use of ultral Linear Tapes, which helped in maintaining the integrity of data over extended periods. The built-in data compression capabilities also contributed to the efficient storage of large volumes of data, making it suitable for small to medium-sized businesses.

Building on the success of the LTO-1, the LTO-2 HH was launched, significantly enhancing performance with a native capacity of 200 GB and a compressed capacity of up to 400 GB. The data transfer rate improved as well, reaching 40 MB/s. The LTO-2 introduced the concept of WORM (Write Once, Read Many) technology, which added a layer of security by ensuring that data could not be tampered with after being written. This was particularly important for industries requiring regulatory compliance. Enhanced error correction and data integrity features were also hallmarks of the LTO-2, ensuring reliable long-term data storage.

The LTO-3 HH followed suit with even greater advancements, providing a native capacity of 400 GB and a compressed capacity of 800 GB, along with a data transfer rate of up to 80 MB/s. Its improved track layout and data encoding methods further enhanced performance and reliability. Additionally, LTO-3 introduced the partitioning feature, which divided the tape into virtual partitions for more efficient data management, allowing users to access data faster. The data encryption capabilities introduced with LTO-3 provided enhanced security, protecting sensitive data during backup and storage.

Together, these Tandberg Data LTO tape drives showcase a remarkable evolution in data storage technology, offering robust solutions that cater to businesses of all sizes. Their reliability, security features, and substantial data capacities ensure that organizations can efficiently manage their growing data storage needs in an increasingly digital world.