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I just need to preserve some old data that I have on my computers, so I was wondering what would be the best way to archive stuff long term.

Blu-ray disks ? Multiple HDDs ? What do you guys suggest ?

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[โ€“] nomecks 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

If you have enough data: Tapes. Tapes are so hilariously cheap to keep. Write them and keep them in a fire proof box. No power needed to keep platters spinning. 45TB/tape!

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I have never used tapes, but I want to use it if it's viable. I only have about 3TB of data currently.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Tapes only make financial sense if you're in the hundreds of TB.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Personally I consider a tape only a valid solution in the 100+TB range. (At least cost wise) Unless you happen to have a tape drive already at your disposal..