How can tapes be duplicated?

Tapes of any size and format can be duplicated. This can be done by using MediaMerge/PC (MM/PC). It has tools to duplicate the tape, either from one tape to another or by storing the memory in the hard drive temporarily. The filemarks and block size of the duplicated tape is exactly the same as the former. It is also feasible to duplicate a tape into any other media like DAT to Exabyte.

Tape Duplication Service Center:

Tape duplication can be done at the service centers and also by purchasing the product. But there is an inherent risk of purchasing the product since you may not be able to copy the tape properly. tape duplication servicesguarantees authentic and efficient duplication of your tape.

Step by step process of tape duplication:

• Monitoring the tapes: At first the labels of the tape are monitored and changed according to the requirement. This is done in order to ensure multi volume copying, stacking single tape to many and vice versa or multiple tapes to multiple tapes. The duplication of a tape can also be done without changing the tablet of a multivolume tape.

• Maintaining a log: A log is required to be maintained while preparing the duplicated tape. The log of various block sizes is maintained. In the log, filemarks and the different ways in which the tapes have been stacked is stored. This is done in order to extract the individual datasets or volumes in the latter stage.

• Dual partition tapes: Greater block sizes of tape duplication is possible when the input and output media allows it. The blocks can be as large as 64K. Dual partition tapes can also be duplicated in this way.

• Repetition several times: For the purpose of distribution, tape duplication involves repetition many times over. Tape duplication order may be for small or large amounts. In case of client demanding a small amount of tape duplication, the Tape Duplication Service takes hardly one day. This however varies when the order is larger.

• Disaster recovery: There is a process called disaster recovery. In this process of tape duplication, a copy of the tape is stored in the building other than at the building where your Personal Computer is located. This is done as a protective measure so that in case of fire, tornado or any other disaster, the data remains safe.

• Media Duplication Service: If your old tapes are getting older and they are worn out with regular use, then the best way is tape duplication. Sometimes, the tapes become unreadable and degrade due to environmental conditions. Old tapes are duplicated and your data can henceforth be stored anew.



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