Quantum LTO-2 User Manual

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LTO-2 Half-Height Tape Drive User’s Guide
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Chapter 1
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Introduction
The LTO-2 Half-Height Tape Drive is a high-performance 8-channel tape 
drive that complies with the LTO interchange specifications. It is suited 
for mid-range to high-end servers, mainframe systems, and tape library 
automation systems.
The LTO-2 Half-Height Tape Drive uses Ultrium data cartridges. Its 
capacity is maximized using intelligent data compression. The drive has a 
native capacity of 200 Gbytes (400 Gbytes assuming 2:1 data 
 below, has a 5¼ 
inch half-height form factor with automatic electromechanical cartridge 
soft load. It is available as an internal and a desktop drive.
• The internal LTO--2 half-height drive is designed to fit in a 5¼-inch 
half-height drive bay.
• The desktop LTO--2 half-height drive is a stand-alone unit with a 
built-in power supply.
Figure 1  Drive 
Covered in this User’s 
Guide (Typical)