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WaitWaitWha on Sept 10, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Iron Mountain: It's Time to Talk About Hard Drives

Q: Why not archival M-Disc?

alchemist1e9 on Sept 10, 2024 | [–]

Amount of data makes it less realistic. We have around 2PB data currently and expect to grow around 1PB next year with maybe 10-30% annual growth rate.

actionfromafar on Sept 10, 2024 | [–]

A: Are there any "real" M-Discs for purchase anymore? (I.e. not just rebranded regular dye-discs.)

netrap on Sept 10, 2024 | [–]

Possibly in DVDR.

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