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What is Ame Mammoth Data Tape?
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The Ame Mammoth Data Tape is a high-density LTO-9 compatible linear tape cartridge engineered for enterprise-grade backup, archiving, and long-term data preservation.
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What storage capacity does Ame Mammoth Data Tape offer?
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Ame Mammoth Data Tape delivers 20 TB of native capacity and up to 50 TB with 2.5:1 hardware compression.
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What are the data transfer speeds of Ame Mammoth Data Tape?
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It supports up to 300 MB/s native throughput and up to 750 MB/s compressed, enabling rapid backup and restore operations.
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Which tape drives and libraries are compatible with Ame Mammoth Data Tape?
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Ame Mammoth Data Tape is fully compatible with all LTO-9 drives and libraries, and backward-compatible with LTO-8 drives in read-only mode.
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Does Ame Mammoth Data Tape support hardware encryption?
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Yes. It features AES-256 hardware encryption to secure data at rest without impacting write performance.
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How reliable is Ame Mammoth Data Tape for long-term archiving?
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Engineered for 30-year archival life under proper conditions, Ame Mammoth maintains data integrity with robust error correction and dust-resistant cartridge design.
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What environmental conditions are required for storage?
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Store cartridges at 10 – 45 °C and 20 – 80% relative humidity; avoid direct sunlight, magnetic fields, and rapid temperature shifts.
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Does Ame Mammoth Data Tape support WORM (Write Once Read Many)?
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Yes. An optional WORM mode prevents data from being overwritten or erased, ensuring compliance with retention regulations.
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How does Ame Mammoth Data Tape handle error correction?
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It employs Reed-Solomon forward error correction with on-tape CRC checks to detect and correct bit errors during read/write cycles.
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What use cases is Ame Mammoth Data Tape best suited for?
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Ideal for large-scale backups, cold data archiving, compliance storage, and disaster recovery vaulting in enterprise and data-center environments.
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How do I install Ame Mammoth Data Tape in my library?
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Simply load the cartridge into any LTO-9 compatible slot; the library firmware automatically recognizes and catalogs the tape.
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How can I restore data from Ame Mammoth Data Tape?
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Initiate a restore job via your backup software; the drive reads the tape’s index and streams data at native or compressed rates.
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Are there monitoring tools for tape health and usage?
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Yes. Standard SNMP and SMI-S interfaces allow real-time monitoring of tape status, capacity usage, and cartridge lifecycle metrics.
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What is the typical cost per terabyte with Ame Mammoth Data Tape?
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At volume purchases, the effective media cost can be under $5 per native terabyte, making it one of the most cost-effective archival solutions.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Ame offers a three-year limited warranty on all cartridges and 24/7 technical support with optional on-site replacement service.
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How should I dispose of or recycle used tapes?
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Used Ame Mammoth tapes can be returned under the manufacturer’s take-back program for secure data destruction and recycling in compliance with environmental regulations.
