When you have tapes you simply canąt read, often you have another copy on tape or the data is still on the system. But if the tape is corrupted, you donąt have another copy, and your best efforts to read the data don't work, call Data Link. We can help recover data from media with the following problems:

Often a combination of issues are at work. Perhaps its time to look at the following:

• Permanent read errors
• Accidental re-initialization or system header corruption
• Physical damage to tape or case
• Detached or snapped tape
• Folded tape
• Tape that has been contaminated
• Fire or water damage

Below is a list of services we offer to eliminate your data corruption problems:

Data & Disaster Recovery
Should disaster strike, Data Link can help by recovering damaged data and restoring normal operations. Data Link recovers data from storage media that has been corrupted due to hardware or software failure, natural disasters, or human error.

Library Profiles & Audits
Data Link library profiles and audits evaluate the quality of your media, the efficiency of your tape processing systems, and compliance with IRS regulations. By systematically examining your tape library on-site, Data Link can determine where problems are likely to occur. Through subsequent media testing, we can often determine the exact cause of media-related problems.

Library Cleaning
Extend tape life, eliminate debris, and reduce data errors with regular cleaning.

Media Format Conversions & Migration
Data Link can easily convert media from one format to another or migrate your entire operation to a new media technology. Our solutions are on-site, off-line and require only desktop space, resulting in minimal impact on day-to-day operations.