New data shows tape is still not dead
Briefly

In 2024, shipments of tape storage media saw a substantial increase of 15.4%, totaling 176.5 Exabytes compared to 2023's 152.9 Exabytes. The Linear Tape-Open (LTO) format, supported by HPE, IBM, and Quantum, remains significant in data storage. LTO tapes, produced by Sony and Fujifilm, have consistent cartridge sizes and undergo periodic updates that double their storage capacity. Newest LTO technology, LTO 10, offers 36TB per tape with future releases predicted to reach 576TB. Tape storage's low cost per terabyte and ability to retain data while offline contribute to its ongoing relevance, particularly in AI development.
"Organisations navigating their way through the AI/ML era need to reconfigure their storage architectures to keep up, and LTO tape technology is an essential piece of the puzzle."
"Tape still remains relevant with low costs per terabyte and the ability to retain data while offline and unpowered, despite slower data transfer speeds."
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