Small device Stores up to 330 terabytes of uncompressed data

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Asid

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.




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.

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Greybriar

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August 04, 2017, 01:50:13 PM
Interesting. And I thought tape storage was obsolete.
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Rinix

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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.
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Asid

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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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