IBM unveils new 1 Tera Byte tape drive

IBM has unveiled a 1 terabyte tape drive capable of achieving a data transfer rate of 160 Megabytes per second. The drive supports data encryption and features a magneto-resistive head design that significantly reduces read errors for server enterprise environments.

According to IBM, tapes offer the “most green and cost-effective form of storage and will enable clients to address their growing needs for affordable and robust data solutions”.

The TS1130 will be available in September at a starting price of $39,050. ยต Affordable how? who knows but i think i will go the SSD route thank you!

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