Tape Talk

  • What are some of the ways LTO tape stores so much data on a single cartridge? I heard they use SMR like HDD’s, is that true?

    What are some of the ways LTO tape stores so much data on a single cartridge? I heard they use SMR like HDD’s, is that true?

    03.02.2026
  • I have a LTO9 tape drive and multiple users want to use it for backups. Can I add the tape drive as a shared device on my network?

    I have a LTO9 tape drive and multiple users want to use it for backups. Can I add the tape drive as a shared device on my network?

    30.01.2026
  • I have some backup tapes written on Tandberg M2 backup tapes. How can i recover the data??

    I have some backup tapes written on Tandberg M2 backup tapes. How can i recover the data??

    29.01.2026
  • How do I safely remove a stuck tape in my LTO drive?

    How do I safely remove a stuck tape in my LTO drive?

    21.01.2026
  • What are Virtual Tape Libraries and how do they work?

    What are Virtual Tape Libraries and how do they work?

    16.01.2026
  • How do I store my LTO Tape cartridges safely?

    How do I store my LTO Tape cartridges safely?

    12.01.2026
  • How do I clean my LTO tape drive, and are cleaning tapes safe?

    How do I clean my LTO tape drive, and are cleaning tapes safe?

    09.01.2026
  • How does an LTO tape drive actually record data to tape?

    How does an LTO tape drive actually record data to tape?

    06.01.2026