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LTO-8 tapes can store 12TB (uncompressed) for about $300/ea, which is about 30% less than a disk, with supposedly a 30-year life. The drives start at around $50
by gav 8y ago
LTO-8 tapes can store 12TB (uncompressed) for about $300/ea, which is about 30% less than a disk, with supposedly a 30-year life. The drives start at around $5000.
- cr0sh 8y ago30-year life when the tapes are properly stored in certain environmental conditions. Usually those conditions aren't met properly.