Data Duplication and Format Conversion

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your entire library to a new format, or just want multiple copies of essential information, we’ll handle your data securely and effectively and help you preserve and protect your information assets.

DataSpan provides data conversion, formatting and duplication services for:

• Open Reel Tape (600', 1200', 2400', and 3600')
• 3840, 3490, 3490e, 3490eXL, and 3490eMax
• 3590, 3590e
• 3570B, 3570C
• AIT1, AIT2, and AIT3
• MLR/SLR
• DDS-1, DDS-2, DDS-3, and DDS-4
• 4mm and 8mm
• Travan
• ¼’ Cartridge (QIC) Media
• Ultrium LTO 1 and LTO 2
• 3.5’ and 5.25’ Optical WORM and Rewritable
• And many more

Tape Format-to-Format Copying

Most organizations know that only having a single copy of data is never a good idea. Despite the fact that tape media has a long life, it is susceptible to both environmental and physical damage, not to mention human errors. Usually firms will follow a best practice of copying backup tapes and sending the copy off for storage. While this is best practice, many companies do not have the time to manage their data duplication needs within their own organizations. From a practice standpointl, completing data backups can take a long time, and duplicating data in a timely manner is a challenge.

DataSpan offers format-to-format tape copying services for clients that need to keep duplicate copies of sensitive data. Original tapes are inventoried and audited on site, and then securely transported to the DataSpan Operations Center for format-to-format copying services. Our Operations Center is equipped with high-performance software and tape drive devices for almost every tape format. Our Data Storage Specialists process your tape copies with the knowledge and expertise that has been gleaned from years of experience providing these services to leading Datacenters around the U.S.

By duplicating your tapes on a regular and ongoing basis, you will be implementing a secure data protection strategy that will benefit your organization for years to come. Utilizing DataSpan's services to provide assistance with this process will make reaching your goal easy and cost effective.

Data Conversion from Older to New Formats

Data migration simply means converting or translating data from one format to another, or moving data from one storage device to another. This is necessary when organizational systems are upgraded and the new data format is incompatible with the previous system's format.

DataSpan’s Data Conversion Services provide organizations with the ongoing assistance they need to manage this process. By converting data to the newest drive formats, this eliminates the need for Datacenters to keep obsolete hardware and maintain costly service agreements associated with the upkeep of those drives.

Many organizations will need to evaluate the security and availability requirements of their data in order to determine what data conversion services will be necessary. Classifying data in this manner will assist Datacenter managers with the task of determining what data must be migrated to new technology for future use, and what may only need to be duplicated onto the same format for archival storage.

DataSpan can also provide assistance with the conversion of data from one structure to another, such as the compression of fields or restructuring fields in the database.

Copy, Convert, and Distribute to Multiple Users

The ability for Datacenter managers to duplicate and convert their media on-site with their own staff has become a constant challenge. The copy and conversion process is costly, time-consuming and difficult to schedule, as most staff is faced with time-sensitive, day-to-day operational issues. Using an outside source to assist with the copy, conversion and distribution of data tapes can provide a cost-effective and timely solution to this challenge.

Media Recovery has secure and reliable processes in place for the audit, inventory, transport, copy, conversion, and distribution of your tapes. Using our highly trained staff to guide your tapes through the process ensures that your project will be completed in a timely manner and with the utmost care in regard to the sensitive nature of your data.

 

Find Clarity in Storage

DataSpan offers a wide array of Data Storage Solutions, including:
Disk Storage, SAN Management, Tape Storage, Tape Buyback Program, Tape Storage and Transport, Data Duplication and Format Conversion, Tape Labeling and Initialization, Tape Disposal, Data Eradication and Data Destruction, Tape Cleaning and Certification, Tape Library Audits, Tape Library Relocations and Configurations, Disaster Recovery, Tape Removal and Reslotting, Asset Recycling, and RFID Tape and Asset Tracking.

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