Digital Linear Tape
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Digital Linear Tape is a magnetic-tape data storage technology developed by Digital Equipment Corporation from 1984 onwards. In 1994, the technology was purchased by Quantum Corporation, who manufactu
A Super DLT I tape cartridge
DEC TK50 drive and cartridge
CompacTape II
CompacTape III (DLT)
Linear Tape-Open
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Linear Tape-Open, also known as the LTO Ultrium format, is a magnetic tape data storage technology used for backup, data archiving, and data transfer. It was originally developed in the late 1990s as
A 400 GB LTO-3 cartridge by Sony
LTO-2 cartridge with the top shell removed, showing the internal components. Top right corner: tape access gate. Bottom left corner: write-protect-tab. Bottom right corner: cartridge memory chip
LTO-3 cartridge with the top shell removed, showing the internal components. Top right corner: write-protect-tab. Bottom left corner: cartridge memory chip. Bottom: tape access gate.
LTO cartridge memory