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What is important to look for when purchasing tape and cartridge drives?
Tape drives are quite reliable and that's the only reason to buy one. Other than that there are better storage options available. So you want a reliable brand such as quantum.
Who are some of the manufacturers of tape backup drives?
IBM, Quantum, and Sony are examples of manufacturers who have produced tape backups. Today, most backups are done online, on external drives, or DVDs. Therefore, tape drives are not readily available as they were in the past.
Where can I buy used Tape and Cartridge Drives online?
You can buy used Tape and Cartridge Drives online at www.bizrate.com › Computers & Software. Another good site is minnesotacomputers.com/ProductCategory.aspx?cat=70
What are the best tapes to use with the Quantum DLT 300 GB DLT Tape Super DLT Drive?
The best tapes to be used with the Quantum DLT Drives are the Quantum Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II, depending on which product better suits your storage needs.
What is the difference between ibm lto5 tape drives 3588 f5a and hp lto5 tape drives eh957b?
There is not a difference between IBM lto5 tape drives 3588 f5a and hp lto5 tape drives eh957b. They are both a software tape.
Where can one find a Quantum Tape Driver?
Quantum's tape drive, a data storage product, is found on Quantum's website, and is listed with an overview of the product and its key features. Additional online technological stores sell this tape drive.
Are tape drives the best for a studio computer?
Tape drives are best for offsite backup to protect valuable information.
How big are most tape drives?
Generally speaking tape drives are 12 inches by 8 inches or smaller.
Are tape drives safer then hard drives?
Yes; tape drives have error correction technology built in, and since tape cartridges have no moving parts they will typically last over a decade once written to and stored.
Are all tape drives the same speed?
Based on capacity and rate of compression, tape drives work at different speeds.
If I buy a external tape drive reader, will it be compatatible with USB 3.0?
External tape drives will not be compatible with the upcoming USB 3.0 specification, however USB 3.0 will be backwards compatible with it.
Does the Quantum Superloader 3, LTO3 Tape Drive caome with cartridges?
You buy the Superloader 3 in a bundle with a rackmount,barcode reader and 8 tapes.
