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Netaddict
Joined: 16 Feb 2011
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 Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:33 am Post subject: What media do you use for long time storage? |
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I have a couple of external USB hard disks which I backup on and use for long time storage. I started depending on these external HD after recordable CD ROMs failed me. I'm wondering what the shelf life of my data is on an external Western Digital hard disk is? I mean can I forget the data there or do I have to perform a certain procedure every few years to prolong the data life on that medium? |
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Auieos
Joined: 29 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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So many things to consider when talking about long term storage.
Its impossible to answer.
Best guess, 5 years, have 2 copies of the data, spin them up at least once a year.
If your super serious check out LTO |
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Netaddict
Joined: 16 Feb 2011
Posts: 332
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Thanks! Tape Drives? They store data magnetically like hard disks but hard disks are more robust in their vacuum than tapes that rub against each other on their reels. |
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Auieos
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| Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:41 am Post subject: |
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Yep tape drives, LTO 5's, approx $2000+ for the drive and $80 per tape (1.5TB)
Some people buy a fire proof safe to store them in. |
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