Networker

[Networker] Can a LTO-4 drive really read a LTO-2 tape ??

2011-08-27 07:35:44
Subject: [Networker] Can a LTO-4 drive really read a LTO-2 tape ??
From: bingo <networker-forum AT BACKUPCENTRAL DOT COM>
To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:35:21 -0700
Most obviously is the fact that from LTO2 to LTO4 the track density almost 
doubled. Therefore you must use a smaller R/W head for LTO4 which decreases the 
read signal and increases the error rate.

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