Growing Demand for Archiving

Regulations worldwide are extending data retention periods for increasingly larger volumes of data. For example, pharmaceutical companies in the United States are required to retain data for up to 100 years, while banks and insurance companies must archive data for 15 to 30 years. A similar trend is seen in video surveillance, where the need for cost-effective and high-capacity storage solutions is rapidly increasing due to heightened security requirements, higher camera resolutions, increased numbers of cameras, and longer archiving cycles. Additionally, the advent of Big Data, involving the processing and management of vast amounts of information, is driving a significant rise in interest in tape-based solutions. It’s important to note that tape technologies remain an integral part of modern IT infrastructure and continue to be the most economical solution for backup copies, archiving, and long-term file storage.

The volume of digital data requiring archiving doubles every two years. This forecast already accounts for potential data reduction through techniques like deduplication or compression. Without these, the growth rate would be as high as 70% annually. Therefore, tape media are increasingly essential for long-term, secure, and cost-effective data storage. The primary application area for tape is archiving non-critical data, so-called Tier 3 data, which currently represents about 65% of all existing data.

eterio TL

Eterio TL is a modern and scalable family of tape libraries based on LTO technology. The architecture of these libraries allows for systems tailored precisely to specific needs. Thoughtful design and high build quality ensure exceptionally long lifespans, thereby optimizing investments in eterio TL tape solutions. Tape libraries can be seamlessly integrated into existing IT infrastructures.

The eterio TL series of tape libraries includes models ranging from entry-level to enterprise-grade, all offering benefits that have made our solutions highly sought-after in the market:

• Cost efficiency – We provide the best available price-to-performance ratio, without hidden costs such as slot licensing fees or additional functionalities.
• High Reliability – Hot-swappable and redundant component options, a monitoring system designed to ensure reliability in both data storage and library operation, and fewer mechanical components susceptible to damage or wear.
• Best Warranty – Standard, free three-year warranty with optional service levels that can extend warranty and service up to seven years, unmatched in the industry.
• Easy expandability – Field-upgradeable systems to increase storage capacity and transmission speeds as business needs grow.
• Protection Against Ransomware – Utilizing WORM technology, data encryption, and the ability to store data off-site (Air Gap), our solutions are resilient against ransomware attacks.
• Energy Efficiency – Tape systems consume significantly less electrical energy for operation and cooling compared to mechanical disk-based systems.

In addition to these benefits, key features of the eterio TL series of tape libraries include:

• Advanced LTO tape technology – Protecting investments through industry-standard usage.
• Support for LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9, and future generations.
• Standard support for encryption, WORM, LTFS, and partitioning.
• Easy integration with existing IT infrastructure, straightforward administration, and management.
• High data density and minimal rack space consumption.
• No slot licensing required for tapes.
• Rich standard equipment, including barcode readers, remote management cards, 19” Rack mount rails, tape magazines, and mail I/O slots.
• 36-month fast component exchange warranty with free technical support, extendable up to 84 months.
• Optional on-site repair services at various levels of sophistication.
• Full compatibility with popular data backup applications and operating systems.