
Tape has long been the unsung hero of data storage. In the world of cold storage and archival solutions, LTO (Linear Tape-Open) continues to dominate( alongside IBM’s 3592 format) as the most widely adopted tape standard. With ...
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With LTO-10 set to launch in under a month, here’s a no-nonsense breakdown of what actually matters. Forget the marketing buzz , these are the key technical points you should know if you work with tap...
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You’ve invested time and money backing up your data to LTO tapes, hard drives, or other digital media but a backup is only as good as its physical protection. By using air-gapped media, you’ve already mitigated the biggest digital threat ; malware. But your backups still fa...
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Overland Tandberg has exited the LTO business, leaving many customers struggling to find suppor...
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Overland-Tandberg, a prominent name in data storage solutions, is reportedly discontinuing its LTO (Linear Tape-Open) product line—including single drives, autoloaders, libraries, and media—to concentrate on its proprietary RDX (Removable Disk) technol...
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The recent breach of European air-gapped government systems shows how supposedly isolated environments can be compromised through USB-based infiltration. This incident highlights the challenges of main...
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Fujifilm has announced a price adjustment for their LTO Ultrium data cartridges due to the rising costs of raw materials. Effective July 1, 2024, the price of Fujifilm's LTO Ultrium 9 Data Cartridges should have been increased by 15%. Additionally, older generation LTO-7 an...
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Securing the destruction of data is essential to avoid potential data breaches from disposed media. Two primary methods for data destruction exist: degaussing and shredding, also referred to as physical destruction. We'll explore the key differences, benefits, drawbacks, and f...
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IBM unveils 3592 Gen 7 Type F tape, featuring 50TB native capacity, the format's largest. Following Gen1 and Gen2 discontinuation, the tape is exclusive to TS1170 drive, departing from previous cross-gen compatibility. Unlike LTO, IBM highlights guaranteed storage. Tapes, resi...
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In March, IBM made an important announcement regarding the discontinuation of the manufacturing of 3592 Gen 1 and Gen 2 Media. As a result, several tape cartridges have been discontinued as follows IBM 18P7534 - 3592 JA 300GB IBM 18P7538 - 3592 ...
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