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The Sony 5.5TB Optical Disc Archive Gen 3 Cartridge is a high-capacity, rewritable optical storage solution designed for long-term data preservation. This Gen 3 cartridge offers a substantial 5.5TB of storage with a rapid transfer rate of 375 MB/s, ensuring efficient data handling. With an impressive archival life of 100 years and support for WORM (Write Once Read Many) functionality, it provides a reliable and durable medium for archiving critical data under specified environmental conditions.
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is the industry standard. Always check drive compatibility; drives can usually read two generations back but only write one generation back. Available from $199.47.
Tape cartridges require a highly controlled environment for long-term storage, which costs energy for climate control. The tapes themselves are consumables with a finite read/write lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Magnetic degradation or physical tape snapping occurs if stored improperly. Dust inside the drive can scratch and ruin tapes.
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is the industry standard. Always check drive compatibility; drives can usually read two generations back but only write one generation back.
LTO tape is rated for 30 years of archival storage if kept in controlled environments.
The Sony 5.5TB Optical Disc Archive Gen 3 Cartridge is available at bhphoto, starting at $199.47.
Tape cartridges require a highly controlled environment for long-term storage, which costs energy for climate control. The tapes themselves are consumables with a finite read/write lifespan.
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