Removable Media
Provides secure, reliable and cost-effective long-term data storage for backup, archiving and disaster recovery. At Tech Shop, we supply a full range of LTO media, removable cartridges and SDLT media designed to meet the performance and capacity requirements of business users.
Removable storage remains a critical component of data protection strategies, offering offline backup options that safeguard information from cyber threats and hardware failure. With extended lifespan and high storage density, tape-based and cartridge media remain a trusted choice for organisations managing large datasets or compliance-driven archives.
LTO Media
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is the industry standard for enterprise-grade backup and archival storage. LTO tapes provide high-capacity, high-speed data storage with excellent reliability and low cost per terabyte. They are ideal for long-term data retention and disaster recovery strategies, offering storage capacities from terabytes to multiple petabytes when used in tape libraries.
Removable Cartridges
Removable cartridge systems combine the convenience of disk-based storage with the portability of traditional tape. They allow users to back up, transport and store critical data securely, with fast read and write speeds for operational efficiency. Cartridges are designed for durability and compatibility with automated backup systems, making them ideal for small to medium-sized businesses that require offsite or rotational storage.
SDLT Media
Super DLT (SDLT) media is used in legacy and transitional tape systems where backward compatibility is essential. It provides large-capacity, high-performance tape storage for archival applications, particularly in organisations maintaining established backup infrastructures. Tech Shop continues to support SDLT environments with genuine, certified media to ensure consistent reliability.
Whether used for enterprise backup, data archiving or offsite security, our media solutions help protect your information throughout its lifecycle.
FAQ’s
LTO tapes are used for backup, archiving and disaster recovery. They provide secure, high-capacity storage ideal for long-term data retention in business and enterprise environments.
LTO media is designed for long-term reliability, with a typical lifespan of 20–30 years under proper storage conditions.
LTO is the current open-standard tape format, offering higher capacity, faster speeds and improved security. SDLT is an older format used in legacy systems that still require backward compatibility.
Yes. Removable cartridges provide physical, offline backups that are immune to cyberattacks and can be stored securely offsite — a vital complement to cloud-based storage.
Yes. Tech Shop offers a range of cleaning cartridges, cases and media labels to ensure optimal performance and maintenance of tape and cartridge-based systems.
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