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Technology

Battle tested for nearly two decades.
Built for scalable archival continuity beyond LTO or ODA

ALTO’s spin-down architecture redefines deep archive by combining disk-based durability with ultra-low energy consumption.

Designed specifically for long-term preservation, ALTO keeps disks powered down until access is required. In large archives and in their fully spun-down state, each petabyte of storage draws roughly 100 watts per year, delivering power efficiency that tape-based systems and proprietary disk platforms cannot match.

Unlike LTO or ODA, ALTO stores files in a transparent, disk-native format. Assets managed within Meta8 Private Cloud, synchronized on-premise, or maintained as a fully air-gapped copy remain directly readable in the future on any standard PC, Mac, or Linux system.

No legacy tape drives, robotic libraries, or proprietary recovery software are required. 

Key advantages:

  • Ultra-low idle power consumption at multi-petabyte scale

  • Long hardware lifespan through minimized mechanical activity

  • Rapid, predictable retrieval without tape handling or recall delays

  • Open, future-proof access that eliminates dependence on obsolete media and hardware

ALTO delivers a modern deep archive built for decades of accessibility, sustainability, and independence from legacy storage ecosystems.

Scalable deep archive solutions replacing tape storage expense, delays and headaches.​
Centralized dashboard management enables continuous monitoring of disk health, synchronization workflows, and system notifications across all storage environments.

Air-Gap Architecture

Meta8 isolates your archive from internet-facing systems. Administrative and access layers are tightly controlled, reducing attack surface while still enabling predictable, controlled retrieval workflows.

ALTO Storage

We use ALTO (Alternative to LTO) and open standards to ensure your content isn’t locked into a proprietary system. Your data remains portable, inspectable, and durable across decades of infrastructure changes.

Optimized Retrival

Traditional cold storage and deep archive tiers trade safety for painful retrieval delays. Meta8 is engineered so that even long-term assets can be accessed quickly, typically in 60 seconds.

Proven Globally

With more than 300 installations worldwide, our scalable technology proves the value of a future-proof, scalable, high-performance, sustainable archive for long-term preservation.