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Latest — Jun 8, 2025

From Metal Particle to BaFe to SrFe in LTO-10 : The Magnetic Evolution of LTO Tapes

Tape has long been the unsung hero of data storage. In the world of cold storage and archival solutions, LTO (Linear Tape-Open) continues to dominate( alongside IBM’s 3592 format) as the most widely adopted tape standard. With the upcoming LTO-10 generation delivering a raw capacity of 30TB per cartridge,

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LTO-10: The Real Technical Scoop , No Fluff

With LTO-10 set to launch in under a month, here’s a no-nonsense breakdown of what actually matters. Forget the marketing buzz , these are the key technical points you should know if you work with tape. 1. Higher Native Capacity – 30TB Per Cartridge LTO-10 now offers 30TB of native capacity,

Your Media Safe Isn’t Truly a Media Safe Unless It’s Class 125

Not all ‘media safes’ are truly safe for media. check for Class 125 certification. Never buy a class 350 safe sold as a Media safe , it just wont protect your data in fire.

QNAP High Availability: How It Works and Why It’s a Game Changer

QNAP has introduced its own native High Availability (HA) feature. Previously, users could replicate data across two devices using SnapSync, but in the event of a failure, the switch to the backup NAS had to be handled manually. Now, with QNAP’s HA, that gap is closed.

Synology NAS: Which Models Fully Support, Partially Support, or Block Third-Party Drives

Synology has been increasing the models with HDD compatibility enforcement , limiting support for third-party drives. This article helps you quickly identify which Synology NAS models allow third-party disks and which ones require Synology-branded drives

QNAP ES1686dc vs ES1686dc-R2: What's the Difference?

QNAP recently launched the ES1686dc-R2, and if you’re wondering what’s different from the original ES1686dc — the answer is simple: only the power supply. The R2 version uses a 700W PSU instead of 770W, with no changes to performance, capacity, or features.

Synology DS925+ vs DS923+: 4 Big Hardware Changes You Should Know

The DS925+ offers faster 2.5GbE networking and USB-C expansion, making it a solid upgrade. With Synology's shift toward certified drives and simplified connectivity, it’s ideal for users seeking performance and reliability in a streamlined NAS setup.

Western Digital Simplifies Enterprise HDD Lineup with Just Four Core Series

Western Digital (WD) has streamlined its data center drive offerings into four powerful and purpose-built series. Each one is tailored to a specific capacity range and performance requirement—making it easier than ever to select the right HDD for your storage infrastructure. 1. WD Ultrastar HA340 – 4TB to 12TB (Air-Filled)

WD WUH722424ALE6L4 vs WUH722624ALE6L4- New part number in 24TB

WD's new 24TB model brings a platform shift from HC580 to HC590. While both versions share the same capacity and core specs, the HC590 has more platters with reduced areal density. the extra platter on HC590 has pushed the capacity upto 26TB

Overland Tandberg Exits LTO Market – MagStor Steps In with Seamless Solutions

Overland Tandberg has exited the LTO business, leaving many customers struggling to find support and spare parts for their tape drives, autoloaders, and libraries. While standalone drives can be replaced with other brands, autoloaders and libraries are long-term investments, making upgrades and spare availability critical. Now, MagStor—widely known for