Don't shred LTO tape or else! LTO Tape Data Destruction with Complete Memory Eradication

Are you truly protecting your sensitive information when you dispose of LTO tapes? Most data destruction services fall short, leaving critical company data vulnerable to recovery. At MagStor, we go beyond the industry standard to offer a complete and verifiable LTO tape data destruction solution that safeguards your reputation and ensures compliance.

The Hidden Risk: Your LTO Cartridge Memory

You know the importance of erasing data from the tape itself, but did you know that your LTO cartridge memory (CM) contains sensitive information about your company? This often-overlooked component can store damaging data such as:

  • IP Addresses
  • Server Names
  • Barcode Label Number
  • Tape Drive Serial Number Last Used
  • Partition Details
  • Backup Pool Information

When others simply shred LTO tapes, this crucial CM data can be recovered, exposing your internal infrastructure and creating significant security risks. Shredded tapes leave behind the CM chip; these tiny chips are often too small to be effectively destroyed by shredders.



Our Unparalleled Difference: Specialized Hardware for Total Eradication

We stand apart by utilizing specialized tape hardware designed for a full and comprehensive erase. This advanced technology allows us to not only destroy the data on the LTO tape cartridge but also to completely and permanently erase the CM cartridge memory. This ensures that absolutely no trace of your sensitive company information remains.

Why Shredding (and Degaussing) Falls Short:

  • Shredding Alone is Insufficient: While shredding physically destroys the tape, it does not erase the cartridge memory (CM), leaving a critical backdoor for data recovery. As we said, the CM chip is often too small to be destroyed by shredders, leaving your data exposed.

     

  • The Degaussing Deception: The R2 specification mandates degaussing tapes prior to shredding. However, most providers skip this crucial step. Even when degaussing is performed, it's problematic because you cannot verify that the degaussing process was effective. Furthermore, later generations of LTO tape require significantly higher-powered degaussers, and many providers lack the proper, up-to-date equipment.

With MagStor, You Get:

  • Complete Data Destruction: We ensure the entire tape cartridge, including the often-overlooked CM memory, is fully erased.

  • Verifiable Process: Unlike degaussing, our specialized hardware allows for a verifiable erase, giving you peace of mind.

  • Compliance Confidence: Meet and exceed data destruction regulations with our thorough and secure methods.

  • Protection Against Hidden Threats: Eliminate the risk of sensitive server names or IP addresses being recovered from discarded tapes.

Don't risk your company's security and reputation with incomplete data destruction. Choose MagStor for the most secure and comprehensive LTO Tape Data Destruction service available.

Contact us today for a free consultation and ensure your data is truly gone.