Certifies scratch tapes and verifies that data files can be read.
Supports high-speed data security erasure of tape data.
Provides a permanent record of each tape tested in the form of comprehensive
detail and summary reports.
FATS/FATAR Benefits
Efficient method of determining the readability of data on existing tapes.
Erasure of tapes when they are discarded insures that your confidential
information cannot be read.
Mapping tapes to determine label type, file count, DCB characteristics.
Copying tape to 3480 or to 3490E.
Recovery data from tapes that encounter data checks.
FATS User Experiences
FATS/FATAR allowed us to quickly evaluate and correct tape related
problems.
The alternatives—loss of data, failed attempts to recreate data and
possibly sending tapes offsite to specialist recovery services—are not acceptable.
We used FATS data security erase feature to erase data from tapes prior to
disposal and since we exchange tapes with many other companies, we erase the entire tape to
ensure all previous data is destroyed.
