ALTO keeps your migrated archive in your own facility, on storage that powers idle media down. Files from a videotape or LTO migration land on ALTO in non-proprietary formats you can read without our software, with an air-gapped copy available when you need one.
What ALTO gives you
- Your archive, in your building. Files from FlyPack videotape migration or LTO migration land on ALTO in your facility, on storage you own.
- Powered down when idle. An archive is read occasionally, so idle media is powered down and power use stays very low.
- Readable without our software. Content is stored in non-proprietary formats you can read from any Mac or PC.
- Air-gapped option. An offline, physically disconnected copy, out of reach of ransomware and accidental deletion, with documented restore paths.
- Checked, not assumed. Integrity verification and an integrity and restore test are part of every storage setup.
Where ALTO fits
ALTO is the local copy in a Meta Martis project. Most archives discover they have only one copy at the moment something fails, so we recommend a second copy off site as well. The Free Archive Assessment sets out which copies your library needs and where each should live. See Security and data control.
Questions
Do we need Meta Martis software to read our files?
No. Files are stored in non-proprietary formats you can read without our software.
Does ALTO use much power?
No. Idle media is powered down, so power use stays very low.
Can we keep a copy offline?
Yes. An air-gapped copy can be configured for your project.
Not sure where to start? The Free Archive Assessment gives you a preliminary migration approach, storage options, key risks and next steps.