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Disk Storage vs. Tape Storage
These days, HDDs are widely used because of their lower cost. What advantages does tape storage have compared to disk storage?
Storage Comparison
Data storage systems are changing. Compared with methods such as disk storage, which uses hard disks (HDD), optical disk storage, and cloud storage, what advantages does tape storage offer?
Storage Systems
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● Tape storage
Uses magnetic tape media as a recording media and is an optimal high-capacity data recorder.
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● Disk storage
Uses a hard disk (HDD), popular in many fields because of its lower cost.
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● Optical disk storage
Uses an optical disk, mainly used for recorded music and videos.
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● Cloud storage
Storage services in the cloud, offered by many providers.
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Optical Disk Storage vs. Tape Storage
Optical disks are mainly used for recorded music and videos. Why are magnetic tape media (tape storage) more commonly used than optical disks (Blu-ray)?
