Fujifilm Ships First LTO Ultrium Product.This August, just two months after passing the Linear Tape-Open (LTO (Linear Tape Open) A family of open magnetic tape standards developed by HP, IBM and Quantum (formerly the Certance subsidiary of Seagate) that are licensed to third-party vendors. LTO cartridges contain a memory that stores historical usage data. ) compliance verification testing process, the Computer Products Division of Fuji Photo Film, U.S.A., Inc. announced its first shipments of Ultrium 1 data-storage tape cartridges to drive manufacturers. Starting this fall, Fujifilm will also begin Ultrium shipments to other OEMs as well as selling its own branded tapes. The new Ultrium 1 is a single-reel, one half-inch tape A magnetic tape format that has been in use since the 1950s. Second-generation computers used 7-track, half-inch tape in open reels that were threaded by hand. Third-generation computers used 9-track open reels. cartridge that has the capacity required for network server backup, and the performance to handle mainframe applications. It has native capacities of 100, 50, 30 and 10GB and data-transfer rates of 10-20MB/sec for the first generation 8-channel drives. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the LTO consortium, comprised of manufacturers Hewlett-Packard, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and Seagate, Ultrium technology combines the advantages of linear multichannel Using two or more paths for transmission or processing. It can refer to a variety of architectures including (1) multiple I/O channels between the CPU and peripheral devices, (2) multiple wires in a cable, (3) multiple "logical" channels within a single wire or fiber or (4) multiple , hi-directional formats with enhancements in servo technology, cartridge memory, data compression, track layout and error correction code Noun 1. error correction code - (telecommunication) a coding system that incorporates extra parity bits in order to detect errors ECC telecommunication - (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic to maximize capacity, performance and reliability. In addition to the first generation Ultrium 1 product, a four-generation migration path (See Table) has been established. The fourth generation will have a capacity of 1.6TB (compressed) and will transfer data at the amazing rate of 320MB/sec (compressed). Through its format neutrality and the incorporation of its ATOMM ATOMM Advanced Super Thinlayer and High-Output Metal Media ATOMM HIV/AIDS Total Management Model (comprehensive client-centred HIV/AIDS program) ATOMM Advanced Super Thin Layer and High Output Metal Media coating technology, Fujifilm has been instrumental in the development of next-generation, removable storage technologies. For instance, in addition to LTO Ultrium, Fujifilm worked closely with Quantum on the creation of DLTtape IV, and this relationship continues today as Fujifilm and Quantum develop media for the SuperDLT format. Fujifilm also partnered with Iomega to develop the highly successful Zip 100 disk, its Zip 250 follow-up and the Clik! Disk. Borrowing elements from Fujifilm's renowned film coating process, ATOMM incorporates a unique, ultra-thin, dual coating system. The special die-coating head simultaneously applies two separate formulation layers of differing thickness. A high-density layer of fine metal particles is coated over a non-magnetic layer of titanium compound to provide a smooth, glossy finish. Through optimization of the magnetic layer thickness, demagnetization Demagnetization The reduction or elimination of the magnetic moment in an object; that is, the reverse of magnetization. It is commonly encountered as a procedure for eliminating the inadvertent magnetization of iron (or other ferromagnetic) parts of a effects are substantially reduced, helping to safeguard data integrity. Fujifilm also developed a unique servo writing technology incorporated into LTO, which allows users to write a very accurate and reliable data signal on tapes. Such technology advances further demonstrate Fujfilm's leadership position in storage media innovation. Mike McCorkle is the national technology support manager at Fujifilm USA (Elmsford, NY). |
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