Glossary

Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Storage

What is Linear Tape-Open Storage?

Linear Tape-Open (LTO)-based storage has long been the economic favorite for data backup and long-term archiving. LTO storage is essentially high capacity/high performance tape storage. Much of the world’s backup data resides in these portable, remotely stored tape drives, always at the ready in case disaster should strike.

Take a fresh look at your backup & archiving strategies

As digital transformation initiatives proliferate, data volumes continue to soar, and modern retrieval methods need to grow more dynamic to accommodate them. Many companies are already looking to add another layer of data protection to their backup and archiving infrastructure.

Fortunately, this technology generation has introduced unprecedented advantages to using the cloud as a storage medium, with the added benefit that all cloud-stored data is immediately retrievable. Additionally, Wasabi provides data transfer and migration solutions for organizations looking to move all or part of their LTO library to cloud-based storage. Testing Wasabi’s storage solutions for a subset of your data needs will set you on a path to a more affordable future in which your data is always readily accessible.

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