Tape Heads

WHITE PAPER: This paper stacks up object storage against LTO tape to see which is more efficient and cost-effective for backup and archiving. Download now to dig into the 10-criteria comparison, as well as the CAPEX, OPEX, and TCO analyses included.

Posted: 12 Sep 2019 | Published: 12 Sep 2019

RESOURCE: Download this resource for an overview of the top 8 advantages of using LTO-8 tape technology as part of your organization's backup and recovery strategy. Included is a commentary on capacity, price, environmental efficiency, and compliance.

Posted: 11 Mar 2019 | Published: 11 Mar 2019

WHITE PAPER: This e-book details how linear tape-open (LTO) and linear tape file systems (LTFS) can help companies improve production, post-production, distribution, and archiving. Read on to see the advantages of LTFS with LTO tape close up.

Posted: 08 Mar 2019 | Published: 31 Dec 2017

WHITE PAPER: Storing data in the cloud might seem like an attractive offer, but don't be fooled: there's a variety of hidden costs cloud providers won't tell you about. This white paper will bring those costs to light. Read on to view them and to learn why LTO tape technology presents a desirable alternative to the cloud.

Posted: 08 Mar 2019 | Published: 31 Dec 2018

VIDEO: Tune into this instructive video as Raymond Blum, Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Google, reveals Google's hybrid tape backup strategy. You'll find out how Google literally backs up the internet.

Posted: 12 Feb 2019 | Premiered: 12 Feb 2019

VIDEO: Taken from Fujifilm's Global IT Executive Summit, in this clip Marvin McNett, Principal Developer Manager at Microsoft, details 5 concrete advantages of tape technology and why organizations will continue to use it in their data centers.

Posted: 11 Feb 2019 | Premiered: 11 Feb 2019

WEBCAST: Lead Analyst of Storage Switzerland George Crump and Brad Johns discuss the TCO of tape vs. disk vs. cloud in this video, and in it you'll learn about tape's unique cost advantages for a 5-year and 10-year TCO. Tune in here.

Posted: 08 Feb 2019 | Premiered: Dec 31, 2018

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This paper details the recent tape developments that are making significant strides in delivering faster initial access times and throughput levels, and can reliably transfer large files and volumes of data.

Posted: 07 Feb 2019 | Published: 31 Dec 2018

CASE STUDY: Every month, Oak Ridge National Laboratory's supercomputer generates 1 PB of archive data, which must be managed and stored for easy and efficient file recall for its 1,200 users worldwide. To learn more about the active archive solution that ORNL implemented to meet these demands, check out the full case study here.

Posted: 06 Feb 2019 | Published: 31 Dec 2018

WHITE PAPER: Clue into the latest tape technology advancements in this white paper, which includes details on 8 major tape enhancements, using tape for cybersecurity and data protection, tape's role in the cloud era, and more.

Posted: 05 Feb 2019 | Published: 31 Dec 2018

EGUIDE: Check out this FAQ guide to stay up on the current state of tape backup technology.

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 | Published: 03 May 2012

EGUIDE: This tutorial will cover the latest developments in tape storage systems and review the major differences between backup software vs. archiving software. The benefits of tape storage systems, including long-term data archiving will also be discussed.

Posted: 17 May 2012 | Published: 17 May 2012

EGUIDE: This SearchStorage.com E-Guide is here to help you make the transition from tape to disk as smooth as possible. Read on as backup expert Brien Posey offers insight into the 7 steps that you need to follow in order to have a fast, stress-free transition.

Posted: 04 May 2012 | Published: 01 May 2012

EGUIDE: Check out this E-Guide to learn whether or not tape can play a role in cloud backup and data protection operations. Discover the changing requirements of a cloud-based infrastructure, and learn how tape technology may be on track to help administrators maintain cost-effective backups.

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 | Published: 21 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: In this SearchStorage.com E-Guide, Rich Castagna discusses the current landscape of the tape market and its role in the data center today. Read on to learn the latest trends in tape systems, advanced drives life the T10000C and where the future of tape lies.

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 | Published: 22 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: Since the cost comparison between tape and disk is obviously far more complex than the media itself, this brief outlines all the considerations necessary for a more complete understanding of the benefit and true cost comparison between tape and disk to help IT professionals choose and justify their backup environment.

Posted: 25 Feb 2010 | Published: 23 Feb 2010