The new standard in high capacity, open-systems data storage
Imation was able to be the first media manufacturer to sell LTO Ultrium Generation 3 Data Tape Cartridges, manufactured with Imation's proprietary Tera Angstrom Technology. These next-generation data tape cartridges combine the advantages of linear, multi-channel, bi-directional formats with enhancements in servo technology, data compression, track layout and error correction. The result is an exciting new media that delivers outstanding performance and twice the capacity of LTO Generation 2 data tape cartridges.

New technology provides advancements in quality, reliability & performance

Imation Tera Angstrom technology consists of an advanced metal particulate formulation and manufacturing process. It employs three unique steps: an impingement process, a quiescent drying process, and advanced in-line calendering. These steps combine to create magnetic media with a significantly smoother surface and a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), delivering reduced errors and faster transfer rates.

Robust data protection
Imation's patented corner snap improves cartridge strength by keeping the leader pin in place and the cartridge tightly closed in the event of rough handling. A patented three-piece tape spool aids in tape guidance, distributing stress more evenly over the tape for better performance.
An increase in tape durability enabled by Imations dual layer media using next-generation metal particulate (MP3) media formulation.
A proprietary servo writing method optimizes tape tracking and helps ensure accurate read/write operations enabling best-in-class Position Error Signal (PES) performance to minimize servo off-track errors and improve overall transfer rates.

Imation's LTO Ultrium 3 WORM data tape cartridge is available for archival applications that require data to be unchanged through its retention period. Compatible with WORM-enabled LTO 3 drives.