Media Compatibility - Dell EMC LTO8 Handbook

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Media Compatibility

Each new LTO generation aims to achieve the highest bit density possible utilizing the latest technology.
Higher bit densities allow more data to be stored on the magnetic medium within the same form factor. These
constant improvements to the technology results in a backwards Read/Write compatibility limitation as new
generations are brought to the market. Table 4 demonstrates each generation's capabilities.
9 Dell EMC Tape Systems | Document ID | version (optional)
Tape drive and cartridge compatibility