Holographic tape inches closer to mass market ahead of silica, ceramic media - 200TB WORM tech set to debut in 2027 after successful dry run in an LTO tape library
Summary
A recent live trial demonstrated that holographic tape can seamlessly integrate into existing LTO library infrastructure, moving from theoretical concepts to practical applications in archival storage solutions. This advancement marks a significant step forward in data preservation technology.
Key Insights
What is holographic tape storage?
Holographic tape storage uses multi-layer holographic technology to encode data as holograms in a polymer ribbon within LTO-sized cartridges, enabling up to 200TB capacity per cartridge with a 50+ year lifespan, distinguishing it from traditional magnetic tape.
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What does WORM mean in the context of this technology?
WORM stands for Write-Once, Read-Many, meaning data can be written to the holographic tape cartridge only once but read multiple times, making it ideal for secure, long-term archival storage and regulatory compliance without risk of overwriting.
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