Tape Drive

Tape Drives: Data Archives for Dependable Storage

A wide variety of industries use these drives for storing colossal amounts of data. Compositionally, these drive tapes are nothing but magnetic tapes capable of storing computer data. In short, they can work as archives or libraries of data that you need to keep stored out of your computer’s hard drive.

At KSG Automation Pvt Ltd, we understand that various industries approach the problem of data storage differently. For many, data tapes can be a critical solution. This is why we keep a wide variety of tape drives belonging to different brands and of various capacities in our collection.

Tape backup is still a popular option for large and small enterprises, financial organisations, the healthcare industry and more. In short, anyone interested in building a data archive or library can consider this tape backup option seriously.

We Keep the Top Brands Only

At KSG Automation Pvt Ltd, we keep a wide variety of tape drives from reputed brands. Here is a list of brands for our tape drive collection.

• Dell
• HP
• IBM
• Quantum
• Fujifilm
• Tandberg

Besides brand variety, we also maintain diversity in terms of specifications. We understand that everyone interested in data backup might not find a tape drive of similar specifications equally useful for their purposes. This is why we also keep devices of varying storage capacities to match your requirements.

Why Choose Our Tape Drives?

At KSG Automation Pvt Ltd, we keep various types of magnetic tape drives to help you choose effortlessly. However, here are a few more reasons for choosing our products.

• We offer comprehensive IT solutions. Therefore, when you buy a tape drive from our gamut, you can be sure of receiving complete guidance and assistance from our end. Be it handling the drive or using it, our experts can help you at every step.
• We keep a varied collection of tape drives which include LTO varieties as well. LTO tape drives have been in the market since the 1990s. These are a perfect choice for storing large volumes of data to be used for data analytics, data file transportation, and digital video management.
• Tape drives add a crucial layer of data protection systems. If you store data in tape drives, ransomware or any other cyber theft cannot access it. It is a simple but sustainable option. This is why many organisations are using our tape drives to make their data storage process low-risk.
• Our team of experts always assists our clients and customers wholeheartedly. Our client-first approach makes us one of the leading companies in our field.

With every passing day, the world is becoming more and more data-reliant. This is why the issue of data security is emerging as a new concern every day.

Cloud storages certainly offer a safe space for keeping all your information and records. But, for offline storage, nothing beats the utility of tape drives even today.

At KSG Automation Pvt Ltd, we understand that with a brand name comes trust and dependability. This is why we keep our assortment filled with tape drives from only the globally reputed brands.

Each of these backup tape drives comes with different media compatibility, burst transfer rate, etc. The storage capacity of these drives also varies from device to device. You can choose tape drive storage based on your specific requirements.

Check out our collection to buy one of the best tape drives available in the market.  Our executives can help you choose wisely and understand the advantages of each tape drive.

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FAQ

Q1. What is a tape drive used for?
A tape drive is used for data backup, archival storage, and disaster recovery, offering high-capacity and cost-effective solutions.

Q2. What is the difference between LTO-8 and LTO-9 tape drives?
LTO-9 offers higher storage capacity (18 TB native) and faster data transfer rates compared to LTO-8 (12 TB native).

Q3. Are tape drives still reliable today?
Yes, tape drives are highly reliable for long-term storage, with data retention capabilities of up to 30 years.

Q4. Which brands of tape drives do you offer?
We offer top brands like IBM, HPE, Quantum, and more.

Q5. How do I choose the right tape drive for my needs?
Consider factors like storage capacity, speed, interface type (SAS or SCSI), and compatibility with existing backup systems.

Q6. Do tape drives support data encryption?
Yes, most modern tape drives, like LTO-8 and LTO-9 models, support hardware-based encryption for data security.

Q7. Can older tapes (like LTO-7) be used in new tape drives?
Typically, LTO drives can read two generations back and write one generation back (e.g., LTO-9 can read LTO-8 and LTO-7).

Q8. How do I maintain a tape drive?
Use cleaning cartridges regularly, avoid dust exposure, and store tapes properly to extend the life of both the drive and media.