Tape Recovery
Sometimes tapes or tape systems go wrong and data is lost or inaccessible. Whether you have an issue with backup software, a tape drive failure or problems with a damaged tape, we can help you get your data back quickly and securely. We offer industry-leading data recovery solutions with 24/7 service for emergency cases.
Causes of Tape Failure and Data Loss
Corruption – operational error, mishandling of the tape or accidental overwrites caused by inserting or partially formatting the wrong tape
Physical damage – broken tapes, dirty drives, expired tapes and damage caused by fire, flood or other natural disaster
Software upgrades – inability for data on tape to be read by new application or servers
What we do
Our data recovery process is unique – you don’t need decide to pay for a recovery until you know exactly which data is recoverable. A comprehensive pre-service evaluation report shows you the files we can recover including date, size and file type details. Find out more about tape recovery process, what types of media and backup formats we can recover data from.
We have rescued data from:
- Overwritten tapes, including DLT
- Quick-erased or partially overwritten data from LTO (Ultrium) tape media
- Tapes damaged by chemicals and smoke
- Snapped or burnt tapes
- Software problems or backup failures
- Tapes immersed in flood water
- Intentional or accidental physical damage
Call us on 1800 872 259 to discuss your tape data recovery needs.