Tape Migration Services

Tape migration involves converting and consolidating your archives onto one unified platform. Here are some common scenarios that indicate it’s time for a migration:

• Upgrading your backup infrastructure.
• Involved in a merger or acquisition.
• Needing regular access to old tapes.
• Lacking internal resources for data retrieval.
• Experiencing physical damage or data corruption on tapes.

DriveSavers provides comprehensive tape migration services to meet diverse needs. From tape-to-tape migration to integrating new backup systems, we ensure seamless data transfer. Our services extend beyond basic migration to include restoration, destruction, and cloud integration. DriveSavers ensures every aspect of your tape data is managed securely and efficiently.

Restore any tape, any format, anywhere.

Recover data from damaged media.

Extract and manage backup catalog data independently.

Migrate from one tape generation to another or consolidate multiple tape types into one format.

Move tape data to disk or any other storage format of choice.

Align archive tape data with new backup infrastructure for compatibility.

Securely destroy and wipe old tape media.

Retrieve data as needed.

Migrate tape data to cloud storage solutions.

Tape migration is crucial for data integrity. We tailor each service to ensure the data is secure and accessible. DriveSavers tape migration service includes:

• Recovery of any inaccessible data
• Replication and de-duplication
• Catalog and indexing report for future data mapping
• Development of custom software and tools for archived data retrieval
• Conversion of legacy media in a secure, efficient, and cost-effective manner
• Accurate bit-for-bit copy of source data in the required format

DriveSavers supports a broad spectrum of tape formats, including custom and proprietary formats, ensuring compatibility and seamless data transfer. We ensure compatibility with your new systems or storage solutions, tailoring our services to meet your unique requirements. No matter the format, we have the expertise to handle your migration needs.

• LTO: Linear Tape-Open
• DLT: Digital Linear Tape
• DAT: Digital Audio Tape
• AIT: Advanced Intelligent Tape
• QIC: Quarter-Inch Cartridge

Data security is our top priority. Our comprehensive security measures ensure your data remains safe throughout the tape migration process. We ensure the highest level of data security:

Strict protocols to maintain data integrity.

Data returned on encrypted media with secure courier services.

Compliant disposal of end-of-life media.