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Title: Small device Stores up to 330 terabytes of uncompressed data
Post by: Asid on August 04, 2017, 03:03:02 AM

IBM Achieves the World's Highest Areal Recording Density for Magnetic Tape Storage

A tiny prototype storage cartridge that can store up to 330 terabytes of uncompressed data and still fit into the palm of your hand.

https://youtu.be/Wm1JiI6CppU

Published on 2 Aug 2017

IBM Research scientists have achieved a new world record in tape storage – their fifth since 2006. The new record of 201 Gb/in2 (gigabits per square inch) in areal density was achieved on a prototype sputtered magnetic tape developed by Sony Storage Media Solutions.

Title: Re: Small device Stores up to 330 terabytes of uncompressed data
Post by: Greybriar on August 04, 2017, 01:50:13 PM

Interesting. And I thought tape storage was obsolete.

Title: Re: Small device Stores up to 330 terabytes of uncompressed data
Post by: Rinix on August 04, 2017, 01:56:35 PM

Quote from: Greybriar on August 04, 2017, 01:50:13 PM
Interesting. And I thought tape storage was obsolete.

Tape storage is still used by businesses for long-term data backup.

Title: Re: Small device Stores up to 330 terabytes of uncompressed data
Post by: Asid on August 04, 2017, 07:13:12 PM

Quote from: Rinix on August 04, 2017, 01:56:35 PM
Tape storage is still used by businesses for long-term data backup.

Absolutely

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