The right professionals for all your backup tape data recovery needs.

Disklab has been a leader in tape data recovery for nearly two decades. With our extensive expertise and advanced tools, we can efficiently resolve tape integration issues, failures, or data loss. Let us help your business run smoothly with a fully functional tape drive library.

Tape Data Recovery Services

At Disklab, we specialize in restoring critical data from tape backups—whether your tapes are physically damaged, logically corrupted, or unreadable due to format issues. >>>

Why Tape Data Fails

  • Physical issues like tape wear and tear, creases or folds, binder hydrolysis (“sticky-shed syndrome”), or demagnetization can make tapes unreadable.

  • Logical problems, including unknown formats, re-initialized or erased tapes, and backup software errors, often block access to your data.

Trust our experts to handle both physical and logical tape failures with precision.

Our Proven Recovery Process

  • Free Evaluation & Diagnostic
    Ship your tapes to us—your evaluation is fully free (no hidden fees). We inspect, determine recoverability, and provide a detailed quote.

  • Expert Restoration Techniques
    Using specialized tape recovery tools, we repair or reconstruct data from all common formats, including:

    • LTO (all generations)

    • DLT/SDLT, AIT, QIC, DAT

    • Rewritable formats, unknown or legacy types

  • File List for Approval
    You receive a comprehensive file list so you can verify retrieval—only proceed when you’re satisfied.

  • Secure Delivery & Retention
    Once approved, we transfer data to your preferred media or deliver it digitally. Your files are securely stored for a limited time post-delivery for your convenience.>>>

Benefits of Choosing Disklab

  • No Data = No Fee policy lets you pay only upon successful recovery.

  • Fast Turnaround, especially for high-priority or emergency scenarios.

  • ISO-Class Cleanrooms ensure safe handling of delicate tape media.

  • Global Reach — we support clients worldwide with reliable shipping and logistics.

  • Expertise across Formats—we’ve worked with both modern and obsolete tape technologies.>>>

Common Use Cases for Tape Recovery

Current tape recovery needs often arise from:

  • Mission-critical backups failing due to aging media or wear

  • Compliance or archival retrievals for audits and legal requirements

  • Legacy system data restoration from outdated tape formats

  • Disaster recovery after physical storage damage

Our specialists tailor solutions for business continuity, data compliance, or personal recovery needs.

FAQs

How long does tape recovery take?
Timing depends on tape condition and data volume; you’ll receive an estimated timeline in your evaluation report.

What formats do you support?
From tape archives like LTO and DLT to obscure or damaged media—our team handles all major formats and generations.

How will you return recovered data?
Choose between new drive shipments or secure digital delivery. We ensure safe transfer of all recovered files.

Hands for everything

For over 20 years, we have cultivated and refined our tape data and hardware recovery skills, methods, and tools. Regardless of the challenge, we are fully equipped for the task.

Quality

The complete recovery of your data is of the utmost importance to us. As such, we have equipped our ISO 5 cleanroom laboratories with top-shelf engineers and tech to ensure the best results for you.
No Data, No Fee – Guaranteed!

24/7 support

We are always here for you and your hardware issues. We understand that your tape drive can develop problems unexpectedly. Hence, we have a dedicated support team for you 24/7.

Premium experience

We strive to provide you with the best customer service experience, and our team is focused on maintaining the highest customer satisfaction standards.
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