IBM LTFS Library Edition V2.1.4
Available for non-IBM tape libraries
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on September 19, 2014 at 2:55 pmIBM LTFS LE version 2.1.4 extends tape library support to third-party tape libraries.
This support is added for LTFS Library Edition for Windows with LTO-5 and LTO-6 tape drives, sharing the benefits of media partitioning to allow for faster data access by splitting the cartridge into two media partitions.
In addition to IBM tape libraries, IBM LTFS LE version 2.1.4 is designed to be compatible with third-party tape libraries, enabling read, write, search, and indexing of user metadata, in addition to access to the data on non-IBM hardware.
Third-party tape library customers can order LTFS LE software as stand-alone product through IBM direct or IBM Business Partner.
Key prerequisites
- Windows environment
- Supported Dell Libraries with LTO-6 or LTO-5
Planned availability date: September 19, 2014