Storagetek LTO5 Tape Drive
Oracle’s StorageTek LTO5 tape drives provide fast data transfer, high capacity, and energy savings for midrange tape automation environments, and enable you to meet stringent regulatory requirements. LTO-5 Tape Drive Specifications Compressed Capacity (compressed 2:1): 3TB 5 1/4 inch form factor Up to 256 MB buffer Up to 170 MBps native data throughput LTO hardware […]
IBM TS1140 Tape Drives aka IBM 3592-E07 available for immediate shipment
New and re-certified IBM TS1140 Tape Drives ready to ship: For your library or in a stand alone configuration. Linear Serpentine recording 4 TB capacity using JC/JY media 1.6 TB capacity using JB/JX media 500 GB capacity using JK media 800 MBps burst data rate Compact 3.8 in x 7.8 in x 18.4 in dimensions […]
StorageTek LTO Tape Drives
StorageTek LTO tape drives feature fast data transfer rates and large capacity so you can process more data in less time. The high speed Fibre Channel interface further improves data movement, shortens backup windows, reduces downtime, and speeds recovery. Combined with StorageTek tape libraries, you can easily and affordably store, manage, and protect your growing data. Cost effective capacity. Store up to […]
Repair your existing tape drive!
We repair all tape drives… We service and repair tape drives, tape autoloaders, and many tape libraries. Below is a list of the many of the drives that that we service. DLT / SDLT tape drives Quantum, Compac LTO1, LTO2, LTO3, LTO4, LTO5 and LTO6 tape drives IBM, HP, STK, ADIC, Quantum DDS-1, DDS-2, DDS-3, DDS-4, […]
Unitrends replaces Symantec Backup Exec more than any other competitor.
vs Unitrends offers: Cost Effective Capacity-Based Model & Simple Pricing – No hidden fees and no-limits appliance licensing coupled with flexible UEB software licensing models Lowest Total Cost of Ownership through a broad and cost effective family of all-in-one appliances 12 Granular Physical Appliances Supporting 0.4TB – 50TB Maximum Backup Instant Recovery: Physical On- and Off-Host […]
Purchase your IBM 3592 Media
Looking to purchase 3592 Tape Media. We at Sunstar Compay can help you. We purchase 3592 Tape Media! Please call (800) 663-5523 for a quote. Available with and without labels IBM 3592 Tape TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Cartridge – 300 GB Part No. 18P7534 Provides physical cartridge capacity up to 300GB (up to 900GB […]
LTO Media Sale
Sunstar Company has received a large shipment of NEW LTO media: LTO6 LTO5 IBM, Quantum and Fuji in-stock, ready to ship. Available with or without label. Please call (800) 663.-5523 for price.
Looking to Purchase IBM 3592 JB Tape Media
IBM 3592 Tape Cartridges are designed to work with the first-generation IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3592 Model J1A (3592 J1A tape drive) and the second-generation IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Drive (TS1120 Tape Drive). Cartridges are available in three lengths and in either re-writeable or Write Once, Read Many (WORM) formats. The short length […]
Tape News
To Lean More – Contact Sunstar Company, Inc sales at (310) 330-2900 Oracle Corp Oracle has released the StorageTek T10000D enterprise tape drive with 8.5 TB of native capacity and a data transfer rate of 252 MB/s. It is backward read compatible for the three previous generations of this product. It has 54 percent more […]
Ideal Backup for Small Business
BACKUP, ARCHIVING, INSTANT RECOVERY & DISASTER RECOVERY All-in-One Backup Appliance: Call (800) 663-5523 FREE for a Quote or Additional Information Purpose-built physical backup appliances for enterprise-class virtual, deep virtual, physical protection, and unified […]
STK LTO
All Oracle StorageTek LTO Tape Drives are library specific, requiring firmware and the appropriate tray for your Oracle / Sun / StorageTek Tape Library, In addition it is best to match drives, this is preferred by Oracle. Please indicate of you prefer IBM or HP Drives. Contact us online or call us at (800) 663-5523 or (310) […]
Purchase Online from Sunstar Company
Sunstar Company’s Web Site Has Been Refreshed! Today we added additional content for our customers that have a need for additional hardware and or software that traditionally would be purchased at a higher cost. PURCHASE ONLINE Sometimes there is no need to engage with your Sunstar representative when you know exactly what you want and […]
Large Companines need the Unitrends Recovery-936S for backup!
BACKUP, ARCHIVING, INSTANT RECOVERY & DISASTER RECOVERY All-in-One Backup Appliance: Purpose-built physical backup appliances for enterprise-class virtual, deep virtual, physical protection, and unified computer protection. No need to backup to tape, simply backup to disk, no software required; includes Bear Metal Restore! Option: Replicate data either to a second unit to to the cloud Unitrends Recovery 936S 73TB of Storage capacity […]
We Repair LTO4 Tape Drives
Standalone and Library LTO4 Tape Drives Repaired Promptly with Warranty Sunstar Company repairs your defective HP, IBM, Quantum and Tandberg LTO4 Tape Drives We have spare parts and a significant inventory of replacement drives in stock should you require a replacement drive immediately. Specifications Native Capacity: 800GB Compressed Capacity: 1.6TB (assuming 2:1) Buffer Size: 128MB […]
Quantum Super DLT Tape Drive Repairs
Do you have a defection Quantum Super DLT Tape Drive that needs to get Repaired? We at Sunstar Company, Inc repair all the models listed below. Many of these drives have been discontinued for years, however we have spare parts and in some cases replacement drives ready to ship. Sunstar Company repairs all tape drives. Standalone […]
Backup for Small Business
BACKUP, ARCHIVING, INSTANT RECOVERY & DISASTER RECOVERY All-in-One Backup Appliance: Call (800) 663-5523 for a Quote or Additional Information Purpose-built physical backup appliances for enterprise-class virtual, deep virtual, physical protection, and unified […]
Refurbished IBM 3590 E1A and Refurbished IBM 3590 E11 Ready to Ship
Refurbished, IBM 3590 Tape Drives are available from Sunstar Company in a variety of models. Our complete tape drive sub-systems includes; software, cables & SCSI controller suited for your platform. 3590 Tape Drives read and write to 128, 256 and 384 Tracks Traditionally the 3590E model E1A is for use in IBM 3494 Automated Tape Library. IBM’s 3590 […]
Unitrends New Recovery Appliance
Unitrends is making waves again. Yesterday they announced the release of the 3rd generation, all-in-one integrated appliance models New to these models: Faster CPU clock speeds AES-NI hardware encryption Increased I/O bandwidth Scales from 1TB to 97TB of raw storage 8GB to 256GB Memory in an appliance 2 to 16 CPU Cores in an appliance. Solid State […]
Dump your backup software when you purchase the Unitrends Backup Appliance
Offered in shrink-wrapped packages based on an integrated, scalable architecture, the Unitrends Appliances offer flexible deployment options and No Limits Licensing™, giving you maximum protection at the industry’s lowest TCO. Supporting 100+ versions of computers, storage devices, operating systems, hypervisors and applications, work alone or in tandem with Unitrends Enterprise Backup virtual appliances, and can extend from […]
IBM LTO Library Tape Drive
► IBM 3588-F3B Library LTO3 Tape Drive ► IBM 3588-F4A Library LTO4 Tape Drive ► IBM 3588-F5A Library LTO5 Tape Drive ► IBM 3588-F6A Library LTO6 Tape Drive Generation LTO-1 LTO-2 LTO-3 LTO-4 LTO-5 LTO-6 Native data capacity 100 GB 200 GB 400 GB 800 GB 1.5 TB 2.5 TB […]
Tape Lifespan in years
Media preservation is the method by which we record, store, and preserve media over time. Stored media includes everything from written words to audio to photos to computer instructions to documents, software, and more. The various types of media are stored on everything from books to a hard drive all the way to video game cartridges. […]
Tape Media and UDE Errors
Sunstar Company, Inc. repairs tape drives and tape libraries. Our clients often assume that a drive is defective, sometimes this is not the case. Prior to shipping the “defective” drive to our repair center consider that there could be an issue with the media or perhaps the tape heads need to be cleaned. Tapes: Tape […]
Reconditioned Tandberg LTO4 Tape Drive
Available from Sunstar Company, Inc. Reconditioned Tandberg Data LTO4 tape drives. Models: 7202, 7200 and 7203 3501, 3503, 35304 and 3505 Call us for a quote: 800.663.5523 Drives ship with warranty!
Reconditioned HP LTO4 Tape Drives
Ready to ship from Sunstar Company, Inc HP LTO4 Drives for your existing tape library HP Library Drives EH860A StorageWorks LTO4 1840 SAS – 3Gb/Sec Full-Height Internal Tape Drive EH861A StorageWorks LTO4 1840 SAS – 3Gb/Sec Full-Height External Tape Drive EH853A StorageWorks LTO4 1840 SCSI LVD, Ultra320 Full-Height Internal Tape Drive EH854A […]
Archive – solving problems
Data storage is too expensive and exceeds current budget Fixed content is still being backed up Archival data requires online file access Unstructured data management is too complex Disaster Recovery (DR) – second copy and/or off-site copy, compliance/regulatory requirements The Solution StrongBox is a NAS appliance designed for unstructured data StrongBox is primary storage with […]
Digital Imaging
Digital Imaging continues to drive up demand for storage capacity. Three reasons: High Definition (HD) cameras produce denser images Data Retention polices require longer term storage of images and video Data Replication – multiplies images as business seek to protect valuable archives. As archives grow, storage performance must keep pace so that valuable files are […]
IBM TS1150 Tape Drive – aka 3592-E08
IBM TS1150 Model E08 (3592-E08) is the fifth generation of the highly successful IBM 3592 enterprise tape drive and is designed to provide higher levels of performance, reliability, and cartridge capacity than the TS1140 Model E07 tape drive. The TS1150 has a high-technology, 32-channel GMR head design to deliver a native data rate performance […]
STK Library LTO Tape Drives
Reconditioned StorageTek LTO4 Tape Drives are available to ship from Sunstar Company, Inc. Contact us online or call us at (800) 663-5523 or (310) 330-2900 for more information and a quote. STK Libraries supported: SL8500, SL3000, L700, L700E, SL500, L180, L5500 Sample of some of the models that we ship. 7013970 STK StorageTek LTO4 IBM 4GB FC w/ tray for […]
Linear File System – Non-proprietary format provides investment protection
LTFS (Linear Tape File System) is a file system specification that allows Linear Tape-Open (LTO) storage technology to be indexed. Easy and fast access to large files: 2.5 TB native capacity for a single LTO-6 tape Drag and drop functionality Appears as storage device to operating system Enables standard applications to write and read to LTFS formatted tapes […]
Reconditioned LTO4 Tape Drives
Sunstar Company has new and many reconditioned LTO4 drives ready to ship. Manufacturers supported: IBM. HP, Oracle StorageTek, Quantum and Tandberg Drives for your existing tape library.(tray can be included) Drives for your server Stand alone / external drives All drives ship with warranty, upon installation some of the larger companies will include the recently […]
STK Enterprise 9840 Tape Drives
Ready to ship from our warehouse. Sold with warranty StorageTek T9840D Tape Drive StorageTek T9840C Tape Drive StorageTek T9840B Tape Drive StorageTek T9840A Tape Drive Call Sunstar Company for pricing: 800.663.5523 or 310.330.2900
STORAGETEK TAPE DRIVES: 9840, 9940 AND 10000
Available from Sunstar Company. Refurbished Oracle StorageTek (STK) enterprise tape drives StorageTek T10000D Tape Drive StorageTek T10000C Tape Drive StorageTek LTO Tape Drives Legacy StorageTek T10000B Tape Drive StorageTek T10000 Tape Drive StorageTek T9940B Tape Drive StorageTek T9940 Tape Drive StorageTek T9840D Tape Drive StorageTek T9840C Tape Drive StorageTek T9840B Tape Drive StorageTek T9840A Tape […]
Data Storage Equipment Upgrades
If your company’s IT needs have outgrown your current data storage systems, ISC can help you upgrade your equipment. We can also assist you in reconfiguring and re-deploying your old data storage equipment to be used in another company area or location if you’re not ready to decommission it just yet. We can also assist […]
Data Storage Equipment Reconditioning
Data storage equipment reconditioning is a cost-effective solution to extend the life of your out-of-warranty equipment. On-site field engineers can evaluate the health of your tape library or disk drive array systems and perform the reconditioning as needed. Contact us if you’d like more information about our data storage equipment reconditioning, call 800.663.5523D.
On-Site Data Storage Services
We understand that your data storage equipment maintenance needs sometimes go beyond depot repair, advance exchange and technical support over the phone. That’s why we also offer an extensive choice of on-site data storage services performed by professional Field Engineers, including: Decommissioning Removal & Destruction When facing end-of-life decisions about your data storage equipment, you want […]
Protects high-value data in conformity with the toughest corporate governance & governmental regulatory requirements
THE ULTIMATE IN DATA SECURITY Reduces storage costs and boosts user efficiency Easy-to-manage and cloud-ready Cloud Connectivity The Nexsan Assureon can be configured to allow multiple applications, departments or even companies to securely operate with complete separation. Multi-tenancy features enable service providers to offer archive-as-a-service. This also allows large organizations to achieve strict separation of […]
Generic TableTop Enclosure for TS1130, TS1140, TS1150 (IBM 3592) Tape Drive
Need to read IBM Enterprise 3592 Media outside of your tape Library? Traditionally these drives have been installed in either IBM or Spectra Logic tape libraries. Most commonly these IBM drives are installed in the IBM TS3500 and TS4500 tape libraries. Working on a project – possibly reading or writing data offsite, small projects that […]
Archive to LTFS
Data is exploding across the digital universe faster than ever before. While new information may need to be preserved for 2 or 20 years, data always needs to be accessible and accurate. StrongBox solves data storage and protection challenges at a low cost while keeping your files fully accessible and simplifying long-term preservation. StrongBox Key Benefits: Reduces […]
IBM TS1140 (3592-E07)
Available for your existing library or Sunstar offers the IBM 3592-E07 in a tabletop, or standalone rackmount configuration. High performance with data transfer rate up to 650 MBps with compression Flexible media, including short and long length cartridges, re-writable and WORM formats and media partitioning Small form factor and high capacity Supports encryption and key […]
Reconditioned StorageTek LTO Tape Drives
Reconditioned StorageTek LTO Tape drives sold with warranty: Ready to ship. Specific the library that this drive will be installed in: LTO4 (IBM) Fibre Tape Drive: LTO4 (HP) Fibre Tape Drive: LTO3 (IBM) 4GB Fibre Tape Drive LTO3 (HP) 4GB Fibre Tape Drive: LTO3 (IBM) Fibre Tape Drive: LTO3 (HP) […]
Digital Imaging
As archives grow, storage performance must keep pace so that valuable files are accessible at all times. The exponential growth of digital imaging is driving up demand for storage capacity: High definition (HD) cameras produce denser images Data retention polices require longer term storage of images and video Data replication multiplies images as business seek […]
Media & Entertainment Storage Solutions
Video production and distribution is evolving at a faster pace than ever before. Post-production activities require massive amounts of storage. Editors cut and coordinate raw content from multiple feeds. Staying on top is all about asset management and the ability to scale storage on the fly. To learn more about the storage offerings available to […]
Media migration
Migrate your business data into the right formats for secured retention and easy access in the future by using Sunstar Company, Inc. Keeping your company’s data in a secure, current format is a time-consuming and strenuous task, especially since data backup technologies and media formats are constantly evolving. Migrate your data from tape to disk. […]
IBM TS1060 Tape Drive
The IBM® System Storage® TS1060 is an IBM LTO™ Ultrium™ 6 Tape Drive that combines IBM tape reliability and performance at open systems prices. The new Ultrium 6 Tape Drive: Increases maximum data transfer rate, providing to up to 160 MB/sec native as compared to LTO Ultrium 5 at 140 MB/sec native Supports LTO Generation […]
What is Crossroads StrongBox?
StrongBox is the ultimate storage solution for unstructured data. StrongBox® is a NAS appliance that provides online, near-line & archive storage for unstructured data while simplifying data management and protection. Combining flexible, policy-driven disk storage with Linear Tape File System (LTFS) technology, StrongBox empowers users to control storage expenses without sacrificing performance or adding complexity. […]
IBM 3588-F5A Library LTO5 Tape Drive – aka TS1050
The IBM® System Storage™ TS1050 is an IBM LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive that combines IBM tape reliability and performance at open systems prices. The new Ultrium 5 Tape Drive: Available from Sunstar Company, Inc. (New and reconditioned) Increases maximum data transfer rate, providing to up to 140 MB/sec native as compared to LTO Ultrium 4 Provides […]
We repair STK tape drives
Sunstar Company repairs all tape drives. Standalone of library drives are repaired, tested and shipped with warranty: A $150.00 fee applies to product shipped to our facility for evaluation. The approval of any repair waives the $150.00 evaluation fee. Standard turn around time is usually 3 to 5 business days on most repairs. Expedited service available […]
IBM 3590 B11, E11 and H11
IBM 3590 Model B11 / E11 / H11 The IBM 3590 models B1A, E1A, and H1A (no loader) are designed for automated tape libraries, including the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494, IBM TotalStorage Virtual Tape Server, and StorageTek Silos. A 3494 with the 3590 E1A drive capacity is up to 1,122TB* High performance tape drives for […]
Overland Data – older model tape libraries
Sunstar Company have the following Overland Data libraries in inventory. All reconditioned with many drive options. Let us know if we can be of assistance? To learn more please contact sales at Sunstarco.com or call (800) 663-5523 Library Pro LP2119 LibraryPro LP2219 AIT2 LibraryPro LP2 AIT3 LibraryPro LP3 LoaderXpress LXL810 AIT LoaderXpress – LP1L119 AIT LoaderXpress – LP1L119 LibraryXpress […]
STK standalone Drives
StorageTek Library Drives are now available in either a standalone desktop enclosure or a dual rackmount enclosure T9840 Tape drive available in a standalone desktop enclosure or dual rackmount enclosure T9940 Tape drive available in a standalone desktop enclosure or dual rackmount enclosure To learn more about StorageTek Enterprise offerings, please contact sales at Sunstarco.com or call 310.330.2900
StorageTek Tape Drives available in Generic Tabletop and Rackmount Enclosures
StorageTek Library Drives are now available in either a standalone desktop enclosure or a dual rackmount enclosure T9840 Tape drive available in a standalone desktop enclosure or dual rackmount enclosure T9940 Tape drive available in a standalone desktop enclosure or dual rackmount enclosure To learn more about StorageTek Enterprise offerings, please contact sales at Sunstarco.com or call 310.330.2900
Archive your unstructured data
StrongBox from Crossroads: StrongBox is a network attached storage (NAS) appliance that is purpose-built to lower the costs of long-term storage and protection for unstructured, fixed content.. Data is exploding across the digital universe faster than ever before. While new information may need to be preserved for 2 or 20 years, data always needs to be […]
Understanding LTFS
LTFS (Linear Tape File System) is a file system specification that allows Linear Tape-Open (LTO) storage technology to be indexed. LTFS partitions LTO-5 or LTO-6 tapes into two segments called partitions. Partition 0 holds directory structures and pointers that let the tape drive quickly seek specific data from the tape; the data itself is stored in Partition 1. Applying a […]
Oracle STK T10000C tape drive
Oracle’s StorageTek T10000C enterprise tape drive blends the highest capacity, performance, reliability, and data security to support demanding, 24/7 data center operations. The eco-efficient StorageTek T10000C tape drive also ensures the lowest total cost of ownership, and proven reliability with ongoing compatibility with StorageTek enterprise libraries as well as third-party hardware and software. Support the Most […]
IBM 3592 J1A E05
Sunstar Company repairs and sells refurbished IBM Jaguar TS3592 E05 Tape Drives. Units are available for your library, desktop or rackmount. TS1120, TS1130 and TS1140 To learn more contact us online or call 800.663.5523 or
Tape drive repairs
We have heard it before, tape is dead and that the next generation of disk drives will eliminate the need for tape. The explosion of data re-assures all of us that we must rely on tape. The good news, tape technology has improved significantly, the tape drive of yester year is not at all like […]
Data Storage and Management
Sunstar Company, Inc. partners with the best hardware and software vendors in the industry. Our extensive experience means we can identify and assess products as they come onto the market, and select the leading technologies for integration onto existing or upgraded storage solutions. We constantly review new products to provide our customers with the best […]
Tape drive repair
Sunstar Company repairs most tape drives, however our speciality is LTO, StorageTek and IBM Enterprise Tape drives. Tape Drive Repair Repair Your Existing Drives and Save Money… Sunstar Company, Inc has been in the tape drive repair business for over 30 years. Our repair technicians are factory trained, authorized and certified.We repair legacy type tape […]
STK Tape Drives
StorageTek Enterprise available to ship from Sunstar Company, Inc. Also: Sunstar Company repairs most tape drives, however our speciality is LTO, StorageTek and IBM Enterprise Tape drives. StorageTek Tape Drives StorageTek speed- and capacity-optimized tape storage drives enable robust data protection, energy efficiency, and fast data transfer. StorageTek T10000D Tape Drive StorageTek T10000C Tape Drive StorageTek […]
Legacy IBM 3590 Tape Drives
Available from Sunstar Company Model Description FUJITSU M8100 128 TRACK, .5″ IBM MAGSTAR 3590 Model B11A / E11 RACK MOUNTED – CAN BE CONVERTED TO B1 AND E1 IBM MAGSTAR 3590 Model B11A RACK MOUNTED – CAN BE CONVERTED TO B1 AND E1 IBM MAGSTAR 3590 Model E11 RACK MOUNTED – CAN BE CONVERTED TO […]
Tape drive and tape library repair
Sunstar Company repairs most tape drives, however our speciality is LTO, StorageTek and IBM Enterprise Tape drives. A $150.00 fee applies to product shipped to our facility for evaluation. The approval of any repair waives the $150.00 evaluation fee. Standard turn around time is usually 3 to 5 business days on most repairs. Expedited repairs […]
Backup offerings
Backup is usually a routine part of the operation of large businesses, the retrieval of files backed up is called restore. Backup to disk, tape, other media or cloud. The process of copying files or databases so that they will be preserved in case of equipment failure or other catastrophe. Unitrends : Fast, reliable back up and restoration of […]
Spectra Logic Tape Library
Spectra Logic develops deep storage solutions that solve the problem of long term storage for business and technology professionals dealing with exponential data growth. Dedicated solely to storage innovation for more than 35 years, Spectra Logic’s uncompromising product and customer focus is proven by the largest information users in multiple vertical markets globally. Spectra enables […]
Oracle STK tape drives in stock, sold with warranty
StorageTek tape drives available for your existing STK tape library StorageTek T10000D StorageTek T10000B StorageTek T10000C StorageTek T10000 StorageTek T9940B StorageTek T9940 StorageTek T9840A StorageTek T9840B StorageTek T9840C StorageTek LTO Contact sales at Sunstarco.com or call 310.330.2900 to get additional information about Oracle STK drives and libraries
IBM LTO Drives
IBM System Storage® LTO tape drives have the solution for your storage needs. IBM System Storage TS2360 Tape Drive Express The IBM System Storage TS2360 Tape Drive Express is an external drive incorporating the sixth generation of IBM Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium technology in a full-height form factor. This external stand-alone or rack-mountable unit is […]
StrongBox Archive
StrongBox is a network attached storage (NAS) appliance that is purpose-built to lower the costs of long-term storage and protection for unstructured, fixed content. By pairing a flexible, policy-driven disk cache with Linear Tape File System (LTFS) technology, StrongBox empowers you to control storage costs without sacrificing data availability. The StrongBox® DataManager is a complementary software […]
Unitrend backup and recovery
Unitrends Backup & Disaster Recovery solution for virtual, physical and cloud is a leader in enterprise-level data protection. It is used by IT professionals for backup of their virtual and physical servers and for performing disaster recovery to remote locations, private and public clouds. Unitrends Backup & Recovery solution provides US-based support that boasts a […]
Spectra Logic T’Finity Tape Libraries
Spectra® T-Finity’s modern design provides a tape archive and backup solution to fully meet the needs of the Enterprise IT, federal government, high performance computing, and media and entertainment markets, offering industry-leading scalability with the speed necessary to meet the requirements of the most data-intensive environments in the world. T-Finity’s advantages reach far beyond the […]
Overland NEO Series
Overland Storage has taken the complexity out of data management and protection with their trusted NEO Series of tape drives.