How it works

A restore starts with a search, not a hunt for the right tape.

BloomLTO indexes files as it archives them, so every file you write to tape stays one search away.

Archive

Restore

Workflow

5 steps, storage to restore

Connect your storage.
Add the folders or workspaces BloomLTO should watch, and set a priority for each.
Scan and index.
BloomLTO detects new files and records name, path and size in its catalog.
Archive to tape.
On your schedule, or on demand, files are written to LTO in LTFS. Preview the tape and fill level first.
Verify and protect.
Re-hash tapes to confirm they read, duplicate cold spares, and back up the catalog to its own tape.
Find and restore.
Search by name, path, size or tape. Pick files, choose a destination, and BloomLTO pulls them from tape.

See it in action on your own library.

Requirements · Self-qualify in a minute

BloomLTO runs alongside your existing library and storage. Here's what it expects on the other end of the cable.

Tell us your library make and model, and we'll confirm compatibility before you download the trial.

Tape library: A SAS or SCSI LTO library with a robotic changer.
Tape generation: Archive and restore on LTO-5 through LTO-9. Restore-only from LTO-3 and LTO-4 tapes, depending on your library's drives.
Host adapter: A supported SAS host adapter (HBA) connecting the library to your server.
Server: A dedicated, supported 64-bit Linux server with enough local disk for the catalog.
Source storage: Any mounted folder or shared workspace — including popular platforms such as Avid NEXIS.
Database: Included with BloomLTO and hosted locally. Nothing extra to install or license.
Tape format: LTFS on LTO-5 and newer, so your tapes stay readable without BloomLTO.
Access: A web interface reachable on your local network. No client software to install.

Specific model numbers and version support are confirmed during setup, since they vary by library and drive firmware.