What is Tape Libraries?

Tape libraries (also known as tape silos or tape robots) are automated data storage systems that contain multiple tape drives, a collection of storage slots for tapes, and a robotic mechanism to automatically load and unload tapes. They are primarily used for large-scale data backup, archiving, and disaster recovery due to their high storage capacity and relatively low cost per gigabyte. Tape libraries provide an efficient way to manage and access vast amounts of infrequently accessed data.