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Limited Speed/Slower Backup – The client’s broadband connection speed can affect the speed when completing large backup or recoveries.

TigerVault however employs special ultra-low level delta change control techniques to maintain backup speed and reduce time. When tested TigerVault required up to 90% less bandwidth when compared with normal backup application methods.

Fragile – Susceptible to temperature and humidity levels
Up Keep – Tapes need to be changed every 6/12 months depending on usage
Recovery Failure Rates – Tape restoration fails >50% of the time
Hardware Failures – Tape drives are statistically unreliable with many moving mechanical parts making them more prone to failure
Easy to Lose – Tapes are small and easily lost, misfiled or mislabelled
Manually intensive –Requires manual changing, storing, and frequent testing of tapes
Slow Data Recovery – Tape has to be recovered from offsite location and is then slow to restore single files
Changing Architectures – Not all tapes use the same hardware or software
Cost – Tape backup systems can be very expensive, requiring hardware, hardware maintenance, software, licensing, administration, transportation, storage, and security costs