By Your photography archive has likely outgrown your collection of external hard drives, and you’re watching those storage costs multiply while worrying about drive failures. LTO tape drives represent the same archival technology that Hollywood studios and major broadcasters use to preserve their valuable footage, and this enterprise-grade solution has become surprisingly accessible to serious photographers and videographers who need to protect years of irreplaceable work.
An LTO-9 tape cartridge holds 18TB of compressed data, costs around $150, and carries a manufacturer-rated lifespan of 30 years when stored properly. Compare …
