LTO generations NOT backward compatible for writing (2 gen back for read) SAS and FC interface options — match to existing infrastructure
LTO-8 cannot write to LTO-6 tapes (only read LTO-7 and LTO-8)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
<b>Highlights</b><br><br>- Provide long-term backup and archive storage data protection while lowering overall storage costs<br>- Easily access data stored on Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 7, 6 and 5 cartridges through the use of IBM® Spectrum Archive™ technology<br>- Improve energy efficiency over previous generations<br>- Support media partitioning on LTO Ultrium 7 media<br><br><b>Excellent Solution</b><br>The IBM® TS2270 Tape Drive is the answer to growing storage requirements and shrinking backup windows. Incorporating the latest generation of industry-leading LTO technology, the TS2270 Tape Drive is suited for handling backup, save and restore, and archival data storage needs with higher capacity and higher data transfer rates than the previous generation.<br><br>In addition, the LTO Ultrium 7 technology is designed to support media partitioning and IBM Spectrum Archive™ technology. It also continues to support encryption of data and write-once-read-many (WORM) media.<br><br>The