Single Drives, Autoloaders and tape libraries

Tape storage is one of the most reliable, cost-effective, and secure options available today. To utilize tape media, a tape drive is required, typically with a SAS interface that holds a single tape. For automated storage solutions, tape libraries and autoloaders can handle multiple tapes in magazines, with robotics to move cartridges between slots. Libraries often support multiple drives for parallel reading and writing. Popular interfaces include SAS (and FC for libraries), with Thunderbolt options available for workstations. Tri-optic bar code labels help with tape organization.