IBM LTFS LE version 2.1.4 now extends tape library support to third-party tape libraries. This support is added for LTFS Library Edition for Windows with LTO5 and LTO6 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.

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