LTO4 tape has specifically designed encryption capabilities that assist the customers in addressing the data security concerns. The LTO 4 tape format allows the users to write encrypted information on to the LTO media, so this helps to protect the valuable information. The transportation and storage of precious data is ensured by encryption keys’ management. The requirement of advanced encryption techniques have been indicated by the storage managers. In this way the enterprises can keep their precious information more secured and protect it from any unauthorized use and theft. Data securities concerns have gain more importance and standards are now becoming more rigid. The LTO ultrium program has always provided efficient and reliable data storage solutions that meet the demands of the storage mangers. In addition to the data encryption feature, the LTO4 tape cartridge’s compressed recording capability is 1.6 terabytes. With assumed data compression of 2:1, its transfer speed reaches up to 240MB/sec. The WORM feature that is available in the LTO3 tape format also features in the fourth generation LTO ultrium tape. WORM enhances the data protection and reliability.
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