Create a highly functional, safe and accessible data archive with tape drives, which offer large storage capacities up to 150GB or more to securely store a large amount of data and enable large transfer rates that make all your information easily accessible.

Storage Capacity

Tape drives offer two types of storage: native and compressed. Typically, compressed data storage is about twice the amount of native storage. With a range of storage capacities varying from 20GB native/40GB compressed to 1.5TB native/3TB compressed (and more), you can find a storage solution that meets your backup needs. For other large-scale data backup options, consider tape automation drives.

Cartridge Type

Ensure you find the tape drive for your backup system by selecting the right data cartridge type. While LTO is the most common drive type, DAT, DLT, AIT-1 and other types offer highly functional alternatives.

Transfer Rate

We know you want to be able to reliably access and utilize your backed-up data and to keep your backup system running smoothly. That's why high-capacity data tapes offer high transfer rates to match. Select a data transfer rate that's directly proportional to the data storage capacity for best results. For other data transfer options, you may want to examine alternative data storage and media devices.

Barcode Labels and Scanners

Some tape drive varieties feature integrated barcode labels and scanners to provide additional functionality.

Cleaning Cartridges

To keep your system running smoothly, look for cleaning cartridges that can be inserted into your tape drive to provide routine maintenance. Designed to fit into the same tape slots as traditional data tapes, cleaning cartridges help keep your system free of dust, static and other factors that can interrupt performance, helping to ensure long-lasting archival use.