LTO-4 features doubled capacity compared to the LTO-3, offering 800GB native, or 1.6TB with 2:1 data compression. Performance is also improved with a transfer rate of 240MB/s. This boost in performance is not the only advancement: LTO-4 incorporates additional support for advanced data protection and security features. LTO-4 will continue to support the write-once, read-many (WORM) functionality seen in the LTO-3 and will now support 256-bit AES encryption.
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The IBM LTO-4 tape cartridge with the part number 95P4436 has 800 GB native capacity and 1.6 TB compressed capacity. Transfer rates of 95P4436 are 80 MB/s for native and 160 MB/s of compressed data. The 95P4436 tape cartridge is compatible with auto-loaders and LTO-4 tape drives only. The IBM 95P4436 is designed while keeping in view the LTO standards so this is compatible with all LTO-4 tape drives and auto-loaders. This tape also contains the LTO-CM (Linear Tape Open Cartridge Memory) which saves cartridge usage related information such as past usage and errors history - readable using an LTO-CM reader. This is not equipped with all drives so an external reader can also be used if the LTO-CM reader is missing.
Capacity | 800 GB (1.6 TB with 2:1 compression) |
Substrate | Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN) |
Substrate thickness | 0.00020 in (5.0 microns) |
Total tape thickness | 0.00026 in (6.6 microns) |
Tape length | 2690 ft (820 m) |
Magnetic coercivity | 215,700 A/m or 2710 Oe |
Part Code:
95P4436