The Environmental Case for Data Tapes
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…
Read MoreHow IBM and Fujifilm Created a 50TB Tape Cartridge
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,…
Read MoreTape Cartridge Data Recovery: 4 Factors to Consider
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…
Read MoreWhy Tape-Based Data Storage Is Winning the Storage Wars
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,…
Read MoreLTO-9 Full Height vs. Half Height: What’s the Difference?
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…
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Planning an LTO-9 Migration Strategy
With the introduction of Linear Tape Open (LTO) Ultrium 9 standard, many enterprises are considering (or actively planning for) migration. LTO-9 boasts a 50% increase in capacity over LTO-8, with…
Read MoreVirtual Tape Libraries: Advantages and Disadvantages
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…
Read MoreThe LTO Roadmap: Breaking the Petabyte Barrier
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…
Read MoreData Tape Destruction: Maintaining Compliance at Scale
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…
Read MoreA Brief History of Tape Data Storage
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…
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