SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corp.
(NASDAQ: QMCO), a global leader in unstructured data and video
solutions, today announced that LTO Ultrium format generation 9
technology will be available in its Scalar® i6 and
Scalar i6000 tape libraries, and StorNext®
AEL archive systems beginning in December 2020. By combining the high capacity of
LTO-9 tape technology with Quantum Scalar tape libraries, customers
can have the most secure and advanced tape automation solutions
available today to cope with the massive growth of
unstructured data.
The new LTO generation 9 delivers 18 TB of native capacity per
cartridge (up to 45 TB with a typical compression of 2.5:1),
extending tape's value for low-cost, highly efficient storage. The
combination of LTO-9 tape with Quantum Scalar tape libraries
creates a new standard for addressing customer's data security and
capacity demands. By leveraging the Active Vault
feature and multi-factor authentication (MFA) available
in Scalar tape libraries, organizations are protected against
ransomware attacks and other security risks by creating an
offline, true "air-gap".
"Modern tape is nothing like tape of the past. The arrival of
many rich tape technology improvements such as LTO-9 sets the stage
for tape to be the most cost-effective storage solution for the
enormous high capacity and archival challenges that lie ahead,"
noted Fred Moore, president, Horison
Information Strategies. "Tape momentum should increase as data
growth continues on an explosive path across many new applications
and workloads, and in most of the largest hyperscale data
centers."
"It's important to recognize how Quantum tape libraries build on
the value of the LTO-9 standard to lead the market for
preserving and protecting data," said Bruno
Hald, Vice President and General Manager, Secondary Storage,
Quantum. "LTO-9's capacity, density and performance complement
Scalar tape library capabilities to archive data securely and
reliably, with minimal management. This combination equips our
customers to manage the deluge of unstructured data being generated
by video, hi-resolution images, scientific research and other
sources."
Additional Availability
Quantum will begin taking
orders for LTO-9 technology in September and currently offers
the LTO-9 pre-purchase program. LTO-9 will be available with
Scalar i3, Scalar i500, SuperLoader 3 and stand-alone drives
beginning in the first quarter of 2021.
Additional Resources
- Learn more about Scalar tape libraries:
https://www.quantum.com/en/products/tape-storage/
- To read about ransomware protection packs:
https://www.quantum.com/en/solutions/enterprise-backup-and-archive/ransomware-protection/
- For additional information on the LTO Program: www.lto.org
About Quantum
Quantum technology and services help
customers capture, create, and share digital content—and preserve
and protect it for decades. With solutions built for every
stage of the data lifecycle, Quantum's platforms provide the
fastest performance for high-resolution video, images, and
industrial IoT. That's why the world's leading entertainment
companies, sports franchises, researchers, government agencies,
enterprises, and cloud providers are making the world happier,
safer, and smarter on Quantum. Quantum is listed on Nasdaq
(QMCO) and was added to the Russell 2000® Index on June 26, 2020. For more information
visit www.quantum.com.
Quantum, the Quantum logo, Scalar, and StorNext, are registered
trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in
the United States and/or other
countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
"Safe Harbor" Statement: This press release contains
"forward-looking" statements. All statements other than statements
of historical fact are statements that could be deemed
forward-looking statements. Specifically, but without limitation,
statements relating to the cost effectiveness, density and
performance capabilities of LTO-9, and its ability to archive data
securely and reliably with minimal management costs are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor.
All forward-looking statements are based on information available
to Quantum on the date hereof. These statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause
Quantum's actual results to differ materially from those implied by
the forward-looking statement. More detailed information about
these risk factors, and additional risk factors, are set forth in
Quantum's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and
uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Risk Factors," in
Quantum's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on June 24, 2020. , Quantum expressly
disclaims any obligation to update or alter its forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Public Relations Contact:
Bob Wientzen
Quantum Corporation
720-201-8125
bob.wientzen@quantum.com
View original content to download
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/quantum-makes-lto-9-tape-drives-available-for-scalar-tape-libraries-301126300.html
SOURCE Quantum Corp.