ocr: Media Cost for Robotic Tape Libraries Technology Media cost/each Capacity in GB Library capacity of Initial media Tape life Replacement media Total media technology (uncompressed) 50GB (# of tapes) cost for library In days cost per year cost per year 4mm DAT $20 4 12 $240 24 $220 $460 8mm DAT $20 7 7 $175 24 $275 $450 DLT $50 10 5 $250 24 $550 $800 Source: Exabyte Research
