Tape's Not Dead! Always Buying and Selling Data Tape Media. New and Used.

Tape's Not Dead! Always Buying and Selling Data Tape Media. New and Used.

We couldn't help but share the wise words of journalist Bryan Betts, "Tape Never Died, It Was Just Resting." This is without a doubt a true tale.

Back in the day, tape drives were a staple in most organizations and in homes. Smaller formats included DAT and QIC for backups.

According to Betts, one of the major reasons tape began to fail was that it simply wasn't advancing quickly enough. Hard-disks were providing huge amounts of capacity and were pretty affordable. Plus, deduplication came to market, which resulted in organizations backing up largely to tape.

And then, the day came in which tape became quite expensive and data sizes grew by leaps and bounds. Plus, it was discovered that tape could be hacked and data wiped before one could blink an eye.

The answer to such issues has been to use tape alongside disk. Today, organizations realize that disk is excellent for quick storage and information retrieval, while tape is perfect for storing massive amounts of data for long periods of time.

For example, LTO-6 can hold 6TB or more of compressed data.

"Tape is highly performant and scalable," says Steve Mackey, vice-president of Spectra Logic. "I think everyone is used to the idea now that tape has its use cases."

Another reason tape isn't dead is that it has improved 700 percent in the last 10, plus years. This means that it is even more reliable than disk.

This doesn't mean that there isn't a distinct place for disk, rather it means that tape is the perfect partner for it. Where disk falls short, tape steps right in and makes a data security environment extra safe.

At Big Data Supply, we work each and every day with organizations that rely on tape. We are here to answer any questions or concerns that you may have about your data storage infrastructure.

Feel free to contact us and we'll get you sorted! We buy and sell new and used tape, disk array, and other equipment.

Drop us an e-mail or give us a call for more information!

We Buy New and Used Data Tape Media. LTO, 3592, AIT, QIC, ETC...

We Buy New and Used Data Tape Media. LTO, 3592, AIT, QIC, ETC...

Have you built up an extensive data tape library and need to clear some space? If you’ve been tempted to run to the nearest dumpster to get rid of them, don’t even think about it for a handful of reasons.

First and foremost, throwing tapes full of data into a dumpster can be very dangerous from a security perspective. You never know who is lurking around your trash bins and the problems they can cause with your data. It’s very possible that valuable information can be stolen and used maliciously.

For this exact reason, various industries have developed data care and destruction regulations with the help of HIPAA, SOX, Sarbanes-Oxley, and the list goes on...

Secondly, you will most likely be throwing away tape that can be recycled and reused by other parties. It isn’t good for the environment to chuck perfectly good tape into landfills or incinerate them.

Thirdly, you will be passing up the chance to take in some extra cash. This is where Big Data Supply comes in. We work with organizations and individuals around the world who understand the value of cashing in on used technologies.

Our job is to solve all of the above problems. Our streamlined tape degaussing process completely purges all data on all tapes. We then help organizations meet and exceed industry regulations for data destruction.

And to boot, we like to keep tapes out of landfills while providing others to take advantage of purchasing your data free used tape at affordable price points.

Finally, our customers win big by earning top dollar for their used tape. It’s a win-win-win -- for the seller of used tape, the environment, and the purchaser of used technologies.

To get started, all you have to do is call our offices or e-mail us at Big Data Supply. The more detail you provide, the better and more accurate quote we can provide when you sell tape.

Once you agree on the quote, we will make arrangements for picking up your tape. We’ll then make sure that all of your data is fully purged and the tapes made ready for resale.

Finally, we’ll send you a check or give you credit for new (and used) equipment.

While throwing your tape and other equipment into dumpsters may be the quick fix, we urge you to think deeply about your actions. Contact our team and we’ll help you get started on your recycling effort today!

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Google is one of the largest tape users. Tape for archive is a wise choice.

Google is one of the largest tape users. Tape for archive is a wise choice.

There are numerous tape doubters out in the world, especially proponents of disk-only storage. However, recent reports have revealed that the use of tape is on the rise -- especially within medium to large organizations.

The perfect example of a major organization utilizing tape to assure that massive amounts of data are secure for years to come is Google. The organization understands the power of LTO and the continual improvements that are expected in the coming months and years.

For instance, according to to a recent IBM report, the brand will be making a near 40-times improvement on its current LTO-6 technology. The truth of the matter is that disk isn’t making nearly as many leaps forward as tape is making at the present moment.

Technology expert Chris Mellor suggest that tape is the very best method for longterm storage for the following reasons:

1. Tape is the only method that can keep up with the massive amounts of customer transactions, images, music, videos, and other popular forms of data being archived today.
2. It’s cost-effectiveness makes it an excellent form of storage after data stored on disk loses its importance.
3. Tape is durable and its off-line nature offers ultimate data security.

While LTO-6’s capacity is already off the charts, LTO-7 will provide 6.4 TB of raw capacity -- and the LTO consortium is already talking about LTO-8, LTO-9, and even LTO-10!

This is why Google and other leading organizations are investing heavily in LTO technologies for data backups. Google in particular has been saved by its use of tape when thousands of mail accounts have gone missing. Without offline archives via tape, there would already have been hundreds of thousands of unhappy Google customers.

Instead of technology experts suggesting that tape is near dead, they are suggesting that DAT’s future may be fading. At the rate its going, LTO will one day boast of 102TB of capacity. This capacity level would most likely be seen in around 2025.

Looking to learn more about tape? We would love to answer your questions. At Big Data Supply, we offer new and used tape, tape drives, and more.

You can also sell tape and take advantage of our recycling program.

Call or e-mail us for more information.

As reported in a recent Forbes article, there is a cautionary tale that everyone should pay attention to surrounding cloud storage.

There once was a well-intentioned organization named Nirvanix. The company jumped into cloud storage quite early in the game and was well funded. Just days ago, Nirvanix announced that it is closing its doors and is providing its customers the limited time span of two weeks to gather their data.

This isn’t a new story, as in the past there have been other firms that have quickly closed their doors and left customer in a lurch. In this case, a thousand cusomters will have to scramble for a solution to make sure that their data is safe and sound.

The takeaways from this scenario are as follows:

Cloud-only storage is a complete risk. When you rely on cloud storage to secure all of your data, you are at the whim of others. Essentially, you are pouring your faith into the organization hoping that your data will never disappear or some other calamity won’t occur.

Regular data backups are a must. It is best policy to find a way to back up all data that you store on the cloud. We suggest LTO tape backups or another similar format. Not only is tape reliable and durable, it is cost-efficient.

Choose a cloud provider that will be around for years to come. Carefully research cloud storage providers and make sure you choose one that will be around for the long-haul. You may even want to use a few different providers to distribute data.

Have an emergency plan scoped out. Work with your team to analyze possible issues that may arrive and develop an emergency plan for regaining data. Don’t get caught unprepared.

There is no doubt that cloud storage offers plenty of benefits. However, the Nirvanix scenario provides a perfect example of what can and may be occurring more frequently.

If you have any questions on developing an efficient and cost-effective backup solution for your data, we would love to help you get started.

Please contact our offices via phone or e-mail our team with your questions!

We Buy New and Used Disk Array Systems.

We Buy New and Used Disk Array Systems.


When considering the purchasing or selling of use disk array, there are several benefits to both activities. To better help you make the right decision to meet your data storage needs, we hope the following may be helpful:

• Money savings & money gained. Purchasing used disk array in excellent condition will save you a decent amount of money. As you are probably already aware, the development of a data storage and archival system is a costly pursuit. Used equipment allows for you to invest in top-of-the-line technologies for far less.

Buy selling used disk array, you have the power to reinvest money gained into your data storage system and/or put some money away for a rainy day.

• Environmentally friendly. It’s no secret that too many perfectly good electronics get thrown into landfills or incinerated on a daily basis. In fact, statistics show that only a fraction of data storage devices are recycled and reused.

You truly have the ability to make a difference for future generations by selling old disk array and inspiring its reuse.

• Helping others. Just as you can save by purchasing used disk array, you can give up-and-coming organizations the opportunity to buy equipment at excellent rates.

• More bang for your buck. Instead of being limited to a particular brand or unit because buying new is costly, you have more buying power when you by used disk array.

The beauty of buying used data storage equipment from Big Data Supply is that you know you are getting gear that is:

1. In perfect condition.

2. Guaranteed and warrantied.

3. Low price.

We are here to answer any of your questions and provide you with the very best used equipment. Also, we are thrilled to make you an offer on used disk array!

Give us a call or send an email, and we’ll get the process started.

We buy New and Used LTO6 Data Tape Media. All Brands.

We buy New and Used LTO6 Data Tape Media. All Brands.

Curious how the LTO-6 differs from previous LTO versions? In the below video HP provides an extensive look into the technology and its true value.

Contact us today for a quote on any format of tape media. We also buyback your old tapes for cash or credit toward new.

Contact us today: support@bigdatasupply.com / Toll Free 800-905-7329 / Local 949-679-6633

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