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Those were most likely backup tapes made specifically for data like DLT or LTO, Travan, etc. DAT and 8mm (Data8) could legitimately be used for backup. VHS was
by danachow 5y ago
Those were most likely backup tapes made specifically for data like DLT or LTO, Travan, etc. DAT and 8mm (Data8) could legitimately be used for backup. VHS was never a widespread backup medium especially when affordable more reliable options were readily available in the 90s - DVHS itself flopped and backup onto consumer VHS was always a gimmick.
Tape is still widely used for backup, it’s not quite dead.
- jasomill 5y agoWhile never popular, Metrum/MountainGate VHS drives and libraries saw significant use by at least a few large customers for a number of years, so were presumably more than a gimmick (source: personal tech support experience). Note that, in spite of the recording media (S-VHS, IIRC, not D-VHS) used, these drives were rugged, expensive, rack-mount devices and were never marketed as consumer products.