IBM 18P7912
HP C8010A
Dell 0W3552
Sony DGDAT72
Imation 17204
Simplify Your Backup Process with Ease
Are you wondering how to sell DDS5 DAT72 tape? Instead of accumulating excess inventory, We Buy Used Tape offers a hassle-free solution to purchase your DDS5/DAT72 tapes swiftly and at top market rates. Surprisingly, many leading global organizations depend on tape backup for essential functions like archiving, disaster recovery, and even cloud backup, especially as their data needs expand exponentially.
DDS5 / DAT72 Specifications
- DAT 72 capacity: 80GB native 160GB compressed
- DAT 72 speed: 24MB/s compressed or 86.4GB/hr
- Archival Storage Life: 30 years
- WORM: Write Once, Read Many for regulatory compliance
- AES 256-bit Encryption: Enhanced data protection
How Do I Sell DDS5 / DAT72?
We’re in the market for both new and pre-owned 4mm tape and tape storage solutions. At We Buy Used Tape, we provide full chain-of-custody services along with secure data eradication, ensuring compliance with governmental and industry standards. Our paramount concern is maintaining data security throughout the destruction process. Currently, we’re actively purchasing a range of DDS5/DAT72 backup tapes. Transform your surplus tapes into valuable cash or credit to invest in new data center essentials.
- Send an asset list containing: Brand, Quantity and Condition of your tapes.
- Our Data Supply specialists will quickly audit your DDS5 / DAT72 tapes and respond with an offer
- We will handle the cost of logistics including, sending labels, trucks and other security needs.
- Once your tape hits our secure facility we will inspect product and erase 100% of data.
- Certificate of data destruction will be provided along with payment.
What is DDS5 / DAT72?
DDS5 / DAT72 refers to Digital Data Storage (DDS), a format utilized for storing computer data on Digital Audio Tape (DAT). DDS stands out as one of the most reliable and durable technologies in the tape market’s history.
Backed by a rigorous media qualification process, the DAT 72 data cartridge, with a capacity of 72 GB (170m), is compatible with DAT 72 tape drives. These cartridges offer hassle-free and uncomplicated backup solutions. This new platform is capable of safeguarding nearly 11 GB/hour of data and can store up to 36 GB on a single HP DAT 72 media piece, marking an 80% increase in capacity compared to DDS-4.
DAT72 tapes offer a balanced blend of value and performance, presenting users with various capacity, performance, and connectivity options. DDS5 tape technology remains a go-to choice for small and midsize businesses seeking reliable and cost-effective tape backup solutions.
DAT 72, storing up to 36 GB uncompressed (or 72 GB compressed) on a 170m cartridge, is ideally suited for small and medium businesses employing low-end to mid-range servers and workstations. The DAT 72 standard was jointly developed by HP and Certance, sharing the same form-factor as DDS-3 and -4, and is occasionally referred to as DDS-5.
DDS5 / DAT72 Tapes We Purchase
We Buy Used Tape buys new or used Magnetic Tapes by all popular manufacturers including Exabyte, Sony, and IBM. Use below chart for types of DDS5 / DAT72 tapes we purchase regularly or submit your own list for a quote.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Description | We Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0W3552 | DELL | 4mm 170m DDS-5 DAT-72 Tape Cartridge 36/72GB | New and Used |
| 26046172 | FUJI | 4mm 170m DDS-5 DAT-72 Tape Cartridge 36/72GB | New and Used |
| C8010A | HP | 4mm 170m DDS-5 DAT-72 Tape Cartridge 36/72GB | New and Used |
| 18P7912 | IBM | 4mm 170m DDS-5 DAT-72 Tape Cartridge 36/72GB | New and Used |
| 17204 | IMATION | 4mm 170m DDS-5 DAT-72 Tape Cartridge 36/72GB | New and Used |
| 200200 | MAXELL | 4mm 170m DDS-5 DAT-72 Tape Cartridge 36/72GB | New and Used |
| DGAT72 | SONY | 4mm 170m DDS-5 DAT-72 Tape Cartridge 36/72GB | New and Used |
| DC4-170 | TDK | 4mm 170m DDS-5 DAT-72 Tape Cartridge 36/72GB | New and Used |