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The global need for data storage will continue to increase over the next decade — perhaps exponentially, thanks to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (A.I.), the Internet of Things (IOT), and other data-reliant tech.   That growth will present an array of challenges. However, the potential environmental impact is particularly profound. According to a report…

Fujifilm and IBM have announced the sixth-generation IBM 3592 JF, which boasts an incredible 50-terabyte (TB) native capacity. With 3:1 compression, the cartridge can store 150TB of data.  For comparison, the current-generation IBM 3592 JD Advanced Data Tape Cartridge provides a mere 10TB/30TB of storage. The 3592 JD, which is currently available, retails for around…

For professional data recovery technicians, tape cartridges present a unique set of challenges. While magnetic data tape formats share basic characteristics, each is fundamentally different — and to offer tape cartridge data recovery, a provider must also maintain an extensive archive of backup software. Whether your data tapes have lost data due to oxidation, stiction,…

Data tape cartridges remain a formidable option for enterprise storage — and in many instances, tape remains the weapon of choice for IT administrators. Modern formats like LTO-9 are scalable, cost-effective, and most importantly, secure.   In fact, tape cartridges are effectively winning the so-called “storage wars” — at least, in terms of sales. According to…

As was true with other generations of the Linear Tape Open (LTO) format, LTO-9 hardware is available in two drive types: Full Height and Half Height. The obvious difference between the two options is the physical size, and if you’re purchasing for a data center, that’s certainly crucial. Full Height drives occupy 2 rack units…

Virtual Tape Libraries (VTLs) are long-term storage solutions that simulate data tape hardware while using an array of hard drives (HDDs) for the actual storage. Many organizations have established processes for handling data archives. Enterprises may be reliant on certain backup software or recovery processes, which makes traditional tape migration impractical or undesirable.  A VTL…

The Linear Tape Open (LTO) Program plans on surpassing the 1-petabyte (PB) barrier by 2032, addressing the growing global need for high-capacity data storage solutions. The LTO Program is a joint effort at maintaining and developing linear tape standards. The organization includes representatives from Hewlett Packard Enterprise , IBM, and Quantum Corporation. This year, much of…

Proper data sanitization isn’t optional: If your enterprise stores sensitive data, you have an ethical obligation (and in most cases, a legal obligation) to follow appropriate protocols for storage media destruction.  The most commonly cited standards for data tape destruction can be found in the NIST’s Special Publication 800-88 (PDF), which also outlines processes for…

Magnetic tapes have played an integral role in data storage for more than 70 years. Today, the tape data storage market continues to grow — while the market for hard drives has started to wane. Below, we’ll provide an overview of the history of data storage. For guidance with a tape migration project, read: Planning…