
Can Your Degausser Handle LTO8 Tapes and Higher? Here’s How to Know
A Quiet Crisis in Tape Sanitization In the world of data sanitization, complacency is the enemy. With each new generation of LTO (Linear Tape-Open) and 3592 tape technology, data density, performance—and coercivity—rise. Yet while backup engineers and IT asset disposition (ITAD) professionals focus on managing data growth and regulatory compliance, one critical question often goes unasked: Can your degausser actually sanitize LTO-8 and LTO-9 tapes? If your answer is, “We’ve been using the same NSA-listed degausser for years,” you might










