Used IBM 3588-F4A TS1040 LTO4 Tape Drive
IBM 3588-F4A TS1040 LTO4 Fibre Tape Drive Used and refurbished IBM 3588-F4A TS1040 LTO4 Fibre Tape Drive are in stock ready to ship Our prices are too low to publish online, please call (800) 663-5523 for a current quote. All drives are sold with warranty Online quote IBM Ultrium 4 enhancements that help improve performance and […]
StorageTek Tape Libraries
Sunstar Company stocks spare parts for the StorageTek Tape Libraries listed below. Be it a replacement drive in the appropriate tray or any library hardware, we will in all likelihood have inventory or access to more parts. Media – we always have media for sale. (New and re-certified) StorageTek SL8500 Modular Library System StorageTek SL3000 […]
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 […]
Buy IBM Tape Drives
Are you looking to purchase an IBM tape drive? Sunstar Company has a vast inventory of IBM tape drives. Some of the drives are listed below, please contact at (310) 330-2900 or (800) 663-5523 for a quote. If possible it will be best to have the specific details on hand, connectivity, where it will be installed […]
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 […]
We can repair your LTO5 tape drive
Sunstar Company can repair your LTO5 tape drive. Internal or external Full Height or Half Height Drives Standalone or Library Drives All Manufacturers: IBM HP Tandberg Quantum Repaired in a timely fashion Repaired with warranty Exchange drives available Call us today for a quote: (800) 663-55213 or contact us online
Need a used IBM 3592 Tape Drive?
In stock and ready to ship – all models of the IBM 3592 Tape Drive 3592 E05 3592 E06 3592 E07 Ships today with warranty. Ready to be installed in your IBM Tape Library or we can install a drive into a Table Top Enclosure for your convenience. (Now with ease you can read all […]
Reasons to consider Imation’s Nexsan Assureon Archive
The Nexsan Assureon is a tamper-resistant system, purpose-built with multiple layers of safeguards to prevent, even with administrator-level access to the system and detailed understanding of its technology, any attempt at file deletion or modification. In the unlikely event that an information asset archived on Assureon ever becomes corrupted, the system, when using a redundant configuration, will automatically and transparently […]
Need assistance with your StorageTek SL8500 Tape Library?
It happens. Your library goes down; perhaps its a picker and drive(s), power issues or ……. Sunstar Company maintains a a significant StorageTek SL8500 inventory. We have a number of libraries tested so we can potentially duplicate your problem providing you a quick fix. Parts ship same day with warranty. Drives: T10000 – all models […]
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 […]
Tips for Implementing Data Storage Tape
According to the Active Archive Alliance, nearly 250 million Linear Tape Open (LTO) tape cartridges have been shipped since the format’s inception. (100,000 PB of data on LTO.) The realities of a Big Data world and the advances in tape technology, density, reliability and usability have brought the realization to many that we should not […]
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, […]
STK T10000B, 7020999
Sunstar Company has a need to purchase: 12 x Sun StorageTek T10000B Fibre Channel Tape Drives, 7020999 Often used in a STK SL3000/PE or SL8500 With or without encryption Please call (800) 663-5523
StorageTek T10000 T2 tape cartridge
Store up to 8.5 TB of uncompressed data per standard cartridge and 1.6 TB per sport cartridge Unique hub lock design and the StorageTek T10000 tape cartridge SafeGuide system Minimize tape mounts and improve automation efficiency with a low cost-per-gigabyte storage medium Reformat and reuse StorageTek T10000 tape cartridges with the next-generation tape With up […]
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.
StorageTek T10000C Tape Drives
Sunstar Company has STK T10000C Tape Drives ready to ship. Drives mounted in SL8500 Trays. Sold with warranty! Call (800) 663-5523 for a quote Oracle’s StorageTek T10000C delivers up to 252 MB/sec and 5 TB, native High 5 TB capacity (uncompressed) 25% more capacity than any other tape drive Up to 252 MB/sec native (uncompressed) […]
StorageTek T10000 & T9840 Drives In Stock
Sunstar Company, Inc continues to grow it’s inventory of StorageTek Tape Drives. We have all models of both the T10000 and T9840 drives ready to ship with the appropriate tray for your Oracle / Suns / StorageTek Tape Library T10000A T10000B T10000C T9840A T9840B T9840C T9840D Looking for a replacement drive? […]
IBM 3590 E1A
The IBM 3590 models E1A designed for automated tape libraries, including the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494, IBM TotalStorage Virtual Tape Server, and StorageTek Silos. Also available as Standalone – call Sunstar Company, Inc. (310) 330-2900 for information. Model E1A supports up to 40GB per cartridge and 14MB/second data rate uncompressed. IBM TotalStorage Enterprise […]
LTO4 – IBM 3588-F4A
IBM 3588-F4A-LTO4 Tape Drive Please call (800) 663-5523 for a price and more information Looking to sell IBM Library LTO4 tape drives. Sunstar Company just received a shipment of a couple of hundred of these drives – all full height, to be sold with warranty. Yes we are in the process of testing and based […]
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 […]
IBM 3592-E07 TS1140 Tape Drive
Library and standalone and dektop TS1140 drives available for shipment today. New and Refurbished Drives are sold with warranty. IBM System Storage TS1140 Tape Drive Model E07 (machine type 3592) is the fourth generation of the highly successful IBM 3592 Enterprise Tape Drive. The IBM 3592 TS1140 Model E07 has a native cartridge capacity of 1.6 […]
Dternity’s Archive – Total Storage Solution
Can we really afford to keep all our data on spinning disk? Offload data from primary storage, consider the Dternity Archive from Fujifim. Dternity is Fujifilm’s data protection and archival solution for organizations seeking to preserve and protect their critical data. Combining cost-effective data tape with seamless onsite and online content protection, Dternity’s holistic approach to […]
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 […]
New and Refurbished LTO3 Tape Drives
The LTO3 Tape Drive (aka Ultrium4) is available in both the full height and half height form factor. Standalone, Table Top and Library Drives Available from Sunstar Company, Inc, – Reconditioned with warranty and we have New units in inventory. We Repair Your Non Working Drives, with Warranty – Fast Turnaround Please contact us here at Sunstar Company, […]
IBM 3590 Tape Drives – ready to ship!
Do you have a need for a replacement IBM 3590 Tape Drive? It’s Official – IBM No longer Supports 3590 Tape Drives. Sunstar Company Repairs 3590 Tape Drives (all models) Look no further, we have refurbished units ready to ship today. These drives ship with warranty, you determine the length. Call the sales team, Sunstar […]
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 […]
3592 E06 Tape Drive Repair
Drives have moving parts and occasionally they give in. Repairing your IBM 3592 E06 tape drive (IBM TS1130) is cost effective. We will make arrangements for the drive to be shipped to our facility where a trained factory engineer will determine where the fault lies and you will be informed promptly as to what needs […]
Active archives became a more mainstream best practice in 2014.
Businesses and organizations are recognizing the value of active archives in addressing their overall long-term storage needs. Here’s a look at what’s to come according to some of the industry’s top storage experts: Advanced Data Tape Will Carry More of the Storage Load With all th innovation occurring in the tape market, the pieces are […]
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 […]
Repair Tape Drives with Warranty
Sunstar Company Repairs All Tape Drives. Please call us at (800) 663-5523 or contact us online for a quote We repair all All repairs carry a minimum of 180 day warranty. (Warranty can be extended to 12 months). Our Factory Trained Technicians repair Standalone and Library Drives. It is important to note that all drives are tested and shipped with warranty. The […]
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 […]
Next Generation of Unitrends Recovery Appliances
Unitrends Unveils Next-Generation Physical Backup and Recovery Appliances with Tiered Flash Storage BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Unitrends today unveiled the next generation of its Recovery-Series family of purpose-built backup appliances (PBBAs). With its new portfolio, which includes 11 models that scale from 1 terabyte (TB) to 97 TB of raw storage, Unitrends sets a new standard in backup […]
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 3590 Tape Drive: Models B1A, B11, E1A, E11
Available from Sunstar Compnay, Inc. The IBM Magstar 3590 models B11 and E11 are rack-mounted tape drives with an Automatic Cartridge Facility (ACF). The 10 cartridge ACF allows the drives to be used as a mini-library with access to up to 1.2TB* of data. The Magstar 3590 B11/ E11 can be converted to a B1A / E1A […]
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 […]
StorageTek LTO Tape Drives
Reconditioned IBM and HP LTO Tape Drives for your StorageTek Tape Library Sunstar Company offers reconditioned StorageTek (STK) LTO Tape Drives for your STK Library. STK LTO6 Tape Drives: IBM and HP STK LTO5 Tape Drives: IBM and HP STK LTO4 Tape Drives: IBM and HP STK LTO3Tape Drives: IBM and HP STK LTO2 […]
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 […]
Oracle STK T10000C
Oracle’s StorageTek T10000C delivers up to 252 MB/sec and 5 TB, native, making it ideal for data center operations with growing data volumes. To get a formal quote: Contact us online or call 800.663.5523 or 310.330.2900 High 5 TB capacity (uncompressed) 25% more capacity than any other tape drive Up to 252 MB/sec native (uncompressed) […]
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 […]
IBM 3592 Drives in Generic Dual RackMount Encloure
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 require your data on […]
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 […]
All-in-One Backup Appliance
Fast, reliable back up and restoration of files and folders. All Unitrends appliances use disk-to-disk technology to provide greater speed and reliability than tape-based systems. Purpose-built physical backup appliances for enterprise-class virtual, deep virtual, physical protection, and unified computer protection. Unitrends provides physical, virtual and cloud-based protection and recovery for every organization’s most valuable assets: its data and applications. Supported by […]
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 […]
IBM 3592 Tape Drives available in Generic Tabletop and Rackmount Enclosures In stock
IBM Enterprise drives are now available as stand-alone drives. TS1140 – 3592-E07 tape drive available in a standalone desktop enclosure with display or a dual rackmount enclosure with display/s TS1130 – 3592-E06 tape drive available in a standalone desktop enclosure with display or a dual rackmount enclosure with display/s TS1120 – 3592-E05 tape drive available in a standalone […]
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 System Storage TS1040 Tape Drive
The IBM System Storage TS1040 is an IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive that combines IBM tape reliability and performance at open systems prices. The new Ultrium 4 Tape Drive: Increases maximum data transfer rate, providing to up to 120 MB/sec native as compared to LTO Ultrium 3 Provides up to 800 GB native physical […]
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. […]
StorageTek T9840C tape drives
Reconditioned T9840C tape drives with warranty: T9840C Fibre Tape Drive: $650.00 – in stock! T9840C Ficon Tape Drive: $650.00 – in stock! T9840C Escon Tape Drive: $650.00 – in stock! Sunstar Company. 800.663.5523
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 […]
IBM 3590 Tape Drives
The IBM Magstar 3590 models B11 and E11 are rack-mounted tape drives with an Automatic Cartridge Facility (ACF). The 10 cartridge ACF allows the drives to be used as a mini-library with access to up to 1.2TB* of data. The Magstar 3590 B11/ E11 can be converted to a B1A / E1A for use in a fully […]
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 LTO Drives
Did you know that Oracle’s StorageTek LTO tape drives are available with the following interface options: • StorageTek LTO 4: U320 SCSI, 3 Gb SAS, 4 Gb FC• StorageTek LTO 5: 6 Gb SAS, 8 Gb FC• StorageTek LTO 6: 6 Gb SAS, 8 Gb FC To learn more about StorageTek Enterprise offerings, please contact sales at Sunstarco.com or call 310.330.2900
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
Drowning in Backup?
Active Archive Is the Lifeboat We all need to protect our data. Businesses typically have to back it up, and there are hundreds of backup solutions out there. Why then, do so many storage administrators say that managing backup data is their biggest challenge? As data continues to grow, content is lodged in backup cycles, […]
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
Nexsan Assureon archive
The Nexsan Assureon™ is an archive system that is ideal for primary storage optimization and the secure long-term retention of files. Assureon offloads data from primary storage to free up space for active data and greatly reduces the size, cost and complexity of backups. Stringent data integrity features like file-fingerprinting ensure the file you save […]
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 […]
StorageTek Tape Drives
Oracle’s proven StorageTek tape and library solutions help you manage complexity, control costs, and deliver on service-level agreements. With the world’s highest capacity and highest performance drives, including the world’s first exabyte storage system, enterprise tape libraries that provide 24×7 availability, and the most scalable, integrated tiered storage environment, StorageTek tape storage systems enable you […]
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 […]
LTFS
LTFS has impacted tape’s modern role in data storage. But, what is LTFS? And more importantly, why does it matter? LTFS Facts Linear Tape File System (LTFS) refers to both the format of data recorded on magnetic tape media and the implementation of specific software that uses this data format to provide a file system interface to data stored on magnetic tape. […]
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 […]