Imation Provides Media for Record Breaking One Terabyte Tape Drive

New tape drive simplifies media management with highest per cartridge capacity in enterprise tape market

OAKDALE, Minn., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Imation Corp. (NYSE:
IMN), a worldwide leader in removable data storage, today announced its
support for Sun StorageTek(TM) T10000B tape drives which provide the
highest data capacity per cartridge in the enterprise tape market at one
terabyte. The Sun StorageTek T10000 tape drive format utilizes Imation’s
proprietary Tera Angstrom(TM) technology, a proprietary coating formulation
and process enabling a terabyte-capacity tape product, with Imation’s
patented Precision-Tracking ‘N Pattern’ Servo writing technology, an
ultra-precise reference pattern enabling nanometer-level tracking accuracy
for one terabyte and more of data.

“Customers can protect their media investment and maximize their IT
spend thanks to the backward read/write compatibility and simplified
deployment and proven compatibility with Sun StorageTek enterprise tape
libraries,” said Tom Maiorano, senior director WW Storage Media Business,
Sun Microsystems, Inc. “The integration of Sun’s latest world-leading
fast-access enterprise tape drive design and Imation’s long-standing media
expertise delivers optimized throughput with storage capacity hitting an
unprecedented 1 TB.”

“We have focused on the advancement of tape technology for more than 50
years and remain committed to delivering the advanced tape storage
solutions that enterprise customers demand,” said Subodh Kulkarni, vice
president, Global Commercial Business, R&D and Manufacturing, Imation.
“When we launched our Tera Angstrom coating operation in 2004, we set a
goal to deliver 1 TB of native capacity in a cartridge before the end of
the decade. Today we are pleased to hit that milestone as we continue to
work with Sun helping customers maximize and protect their automated tape
library investments.”

Imation technologies incorporated into Sun StorageTek T10000 media
include:

— Precision-Tracking ‘N Pattern’ Servo Writing: A patented servo writing
technology that creates an ultra-precise reference pattern enabling
nanometer-level tracking accuracy critical for capacities of a terabyte
and more.

— Tera Angstrom Technology: Unique manufacturing processes consisting of:

o Impingement Process: High-pressure (>10000 psi) impingement jets
force particles against each other, blasting apart the clusters of
magnetic particles and separating them into nanometer-size elements
that enable magnetic layer uniformity — smaller particle size and
more uniform distribution.
o Quiescent Drying Process: A delicate drying environment that utilizes
low air velocity and magnetic coils for extremely precise particle
orientation — eliminating coating disturbances and orienting the
particles precisely to allow for maximum bit density and storage
capacity.
o In-Line Calendering Process: A series of rollers with an ultra-smooth
finish that compress the tape surface to achieve surface smoothness
measured in angstrom units.

— Secure Cartridge Construction: A special Vertical Spool Lock secures
the tape spool internally to the cartridge during out-of-drive
conditions and a patented hub design provides more reliable location of
the cartridge hub to the true drive tape path. Both are key to the
superior cartridge performance required in data center environments.

The Sun StorageTek T10000B tape cartridge is available through
authorized distributors.

For more information, please visit: http://www.imation.com.

About Imation Corp.

Imation Corp. is the only company in the world solely focused on the
development, manufacture and supply of removable data storage products
spanning the four pillars of magnetic, optical, flash and removable hard
disk storage. With more than 50 years of data storage leadership beginning
with the development of the world’s first computer tape, in 2006 Imation
proudly marked its 10th anniversary as an independent company. In addition
to the Imation brand, Imation Corp.’s global brand portfolio includes the
Memorex brand, one of the most widely recognized names in the consumer
electronics industry, famous for the slogan, “Is it live or is it Memorex?”
Imation is also the exclusive licensee of the TDK Life on Record brand, one
of the world’s leading recording media brands. And as co-developer of
Nickelodeon’s Npower brand of consumer electronics, Imation helps empower
kids of all ages to use the latest technology. Additional information about
Imation and its brands is available at http://www.imation.com or by calling
1-888-466-3456.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

A singular vision — “The Network Is The Computer”(TM) — guides Sun in
the development of technologies that power the world’s most important
markets. Sun’s philosophy of sharing innovation and building communities is
at the forefront of the next wave of computing: the Participation Age. Sun
can be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at sun.com.

Imation, the Imation logo, Tera Angstrom, Memorex, and ‘Is it live or
is it Memorex?’ are trademarks of Imation Corp and its subsidiaries. The
TDK Life on Record logo is a trademark of TDK Corporation. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, StorageTek, and The Network Is The
Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
in the United States and other countries.

SOURCE Imation Corp.

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