Featuring 1.5 terabytes of native storage or 3.0 terabytes of compressed storage and data transfer rates of up to 280MB/second, Imation Ultrium LTO 5 tape cartridges offer significant improvements over prior tape generations. Enhancements in servo technology and increased data compression ensure the same length of tape can store more information allowing data center managers to keep their existing footprints without adding space to accommodate the growth in primary storage. Along with integrated partitioning to enhance file control and space management, addressing growing needs of the marketplace.