What is the maximum data rate achievable with LTO-5 drives when hardware data compression is disabled?

The maximum data rate achievable with LTO-5 drives, when hardware data compression is disabled, is 140 MB/s. This speed reflects the capabilities of the technology as defined by the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) standards, which specify data transfer rates for their tape drives.

With LTO-5, the design significantly improves upon prior generations, offering enhanced performance for backup and archiving needs. The quoted maximum rate provides a theoretical peak performance under optimal conditions without any data compression, which is typically relevant for transferring uncompressed data. Understanding these specifications is critical for capacity planning and performance forecasting in environments using LTO technology for data storage solutions.