Sell DDS5/DAT72 Tape

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Maxell 200200

IBM 18P7912

HP C8010A

Dell 0W3552

Sony DGDAT72

Imation 17204

Stress Free and Straightforward Backup

Ever thought, “How do I sell DDS5 DAT72 tape?” Instead of building an inventory of surplus tapes around the workplace, We Buy Used Tape will buy your DDS5 / DAT72 quickly, at maximum market value. believe it or not, some of the largest organizations in the world rely on tape backup for archiving, disaster recovery, and even cloud backup as their data requirements grow 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
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How Do I Sell DDS5 / DAT72?

We are looking to purchase new and used 4mm tape and tape storage. We Buy Used Tape offers complete chain-of-custody and secure data eradication in compliance with government and industry regulations. Maintaining data security is our number one priority in the data destruction process. We are currently buying a variety of  DDS5 / DAT72 backup tapes. Turn your surplus tapes into cash or credit towards new data center supplies.

  1. Send an asset list containing: Brand, Quantity and Condition of your tapes.
  2. Our Data Supply specialists will quickly audit your DDS5 / DAT72 tapes and respond with an offer
  3. We will handle the cost of logistics including, sending labels, trucks and other security needs.
  4. Once your tape hits our secure facility we will inspect product and erase 100% of data.
  5. Certificate of data destruction will be provided along with payment.
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What is DDS5 / DAT72?

Digital Data Storage (DDS) is a format for storing computer data on a Digital Audio Tape (DAT). DDS is traditionally the most dependable and durable technology ever established within the tape market. Supported by a thorough media qualification process, the DAT 72 data cartridge, 72 GB (170m) supports the DAT 72 tape drive. DAT 72 data cartridges offer stress free and straight forward backup. The new platform is capable of protecting nearly 11 GB/hour of data and storing up to 36 GB on one piece of HP DAT 72 media (80% more capacity than DDS-4).

DAT72 tapes balance value and performance with a variety of capacity, performance, and connectivity options. DDS5 tape technology continues to meet the needs of the small and midsize business market for reliable, cost-effective tape backup solution. DDS 5 / DAT 72 the first choice for data protection for many small and medium businesses with low-end and mid-range servers and workstations.  DAT 72 stores up to 36 GB uncompressed (72 GB compressed) on a 170 m cartridge. The DAT 72 standard was developed by HP and Certance. It has the same form-factor as DDS-3 and -4 and is sometimes 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