Can My Media Be Degaussed?

Not all popular computer cartridges can be degaussed and must instead be overwritten with specific software. Consult this chart below for common media that can and cannot be degaussed. For media that cannot be degaussed we perform a full length erase, test and then the data block is reset. All of our data sanitation processes leave each and every tape in a blank (like new) state. After all data is eradicated we perform the physical and aesthetic testing processes. LTO media for example; we scan every RFID chip and know the entire history of each cartridge including the exact number of drive mounts, total amount of data written, read and write error history and much more. If a tape shows any error history it will not pass inspection and will then be properly disposed of, if a tape has excessive blemishes, wear or wasn’t stored in optimal data center environment they also will not pass our certification process.

Call us for more information when you think of recycling your magnetic tape media cartridges or if you would like to try a free sample of our trademarked Eco-Stor Brand Certified Tape Media.

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Media that can and cannot be degaussed: