Tape Data Recovery, Tape Data Extraction & Conversion Services

SalvageData can promptly recover, extract, and migrate data from most legacy tape media types and formats. We lead the industry when it comes to specialization in tape data recovery and migration services. SalvageData engineers have successfully completed thousands of tape recovery, extraction, and migration projects. Irrespective of type, age or format be confident that we have the know-how and experience to meet your tape data recovery and data migration needs.

Even the most trusted tape backups do give in. When they do, come to us. SalvageData completes more LTO data recovery, DLT data recovery and other types of tape data recovery cases than any other facility. So, whether it is to extract, migrate or recover data, we have the expertise to get the job completed and in recored time. SalvageData recovers data from the types and backup formats of Microsoft tape backups, Veritas Netbackup, Arcserve, Legato Networker, Unix tape backup (cpio, dump and tar) and more.
 

Our experienced tape recovery service specialists are ready to help with any and all leading makes and models including:

• LTO devices including LTO1, LTO2, LTO3, LTO4, LTO5
• DAT formats
• DLT, Supper DLT and others DLT8000, DLT7000, DLT II, DLT III, DLT IV, TK50/TK70
• Sony® AIT, AIT2 and AIT3
• Travan® Data Cartridge
• 1/2" Open Reel and Cartridges such as 7-track, 
  9-track, 3480, 3490, 3570, 3590, 9840
• DC2000 mini data cartridge
• And many more....

Many of these devices can be rendered useless once the data stored on them is no longer accessible.

We recover data from tapes suffering a wide range of failures including:

Data recovery operations are a meticulous process, and recovering data from tapes is no exception. Tape data recovery basically involves two types of recovery, physical and logical.

Physical tape data recovery is necessary when there is a material problem with the iron oxides or plastic polymers which prevent the data from being read normally. This type of recovery may include dealing with issues such as decomposing magnetic coatings, cracked or broken reels/cartridges, broken/stretched/creased/twisted/folded tape, etc. While these physical issues are challenging to deal with, recovery from these types of cases can typically be achieved 100% of the time.

Logical tape data recovery proves more intricate, hence costlier. Carry out logical recovery entails recovering the data portion of a tape that was successfully recorded, and now unreadable. The recovery of these files often requires multiple passes, using proprietary software to restore the file. The file fragments are pieced back together, while the logically restructured file is written out to the appropriate output device.

Other forms of logical tape data recovery include tapes that were written with misaligned heads, and tapes that were mistakenly reinitialized. Each can be recovered, at least partially, using our exclusive software and procedures. With data recovery, you often only get one chance to do it right – therefore leave nothing to chance, contacting SalvageData. Our in-house recovery service necessitates the shipping of your malfunctioning tapes to our location for our technicians and engineers to assess and determine the necessary steps to recover the data. Once the extent of recoverability is ascertained, and your consent/authorization given, recovery commences in speedily.

On the completion of the procedure, we ship the data back to you via your choice of media (i.e. External USB Hard drive, CD, DVD, Tape or via a secure FTP connection of up to 2GB).

We have a Fast & Simple Process as the leading BBB Rated & Accredited and Manufacturer Approved data recovery experts. Regardless of type, age, or format, we provide the personalized care and knowledge to handle your tape data recovery and data migration needs. Trust SalvageData’s Verifiable Credentials as we guide you through the data recovery process.