LTO Tape Backup · Abu Dhabi
LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 tape backup, air-gapped archive, and tape library implementation across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Integrator (ADMCC-approved for security systems) — not an HPE, IBM, Quantum, or Spectra Logic Authorised Partner.
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In short: This page covers “LTO Tape Backup & Archive Implementation”. Emirtech's own engineers carry out the work, as an independent integrator serving Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. A site survey or assessment comes first, then a written itemised quotation.
| Who provides it? | Emirtech Technology, based at M44, Mussafah Industrial Area, Abu Dhabi, in operation since 2018. The work is carried out by Emirtech's own engineers. |
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| Where? | Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, served from Emirtech's Mussafah, Abu Dhabi base; there is no Al Ain office. In Dubai: smart home, PABX and IP-PBX phone systems, IT AMC and time attendance by scheduled on-site visits, gate barriers, ANPR, video intercoms and turnstiles by Emirtech itself; CCTV, alarm and access control through SIRA-approved partners, with Emirtech coordinating. |
| What is covered | LTO Tape Backup & Archive Implementation. |
| Survey and quotation | Emirtech publishes no price list: it surveys or assesses first and then gives a written, itemised quotation. |
| Credentials | Emirtech is an independent systems integrator. It holds no manufacturer-level credential of its own, and its ADMCC approval covers security systems only, not IT services. |
| Last reviewed | 21 October 2026 |
Emirtech Technology is an IT integrator (ADMCC-approved for security systems) delivering LTO (Linear Tape-Open) tape backup and archive implementation across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Founded in 2018 and based at M44, Mussafah Industrial Area, our engineers design, install, and configure tape backup tiers using LTO-7 (6TB native / 15TB compressed), LTO-8 (12TB / 30TB), and LTO-9 (18TB native / 45TB compressed), with LTO-10 (the newest generation, 40TB native / 100TB compressed at 2.5:1 according to the LTO Program) available to scope where UAE channels can supply it. We implement standalone tape drives including HPE StoreEver, IBM TS-Series, Dell EMC PowerVault LTO, and Quantum LTO, alongside scalable tape libraries such as HPE MSL2024 / MSL3040, IBM TS4300, Quantum Scalar i3 / i6 / i6000, and Spectra Logic Stack. Typical use cases include long-term archive (up to 30-year media life), air-gapped backup for ransomware resilience (tape physically removed from the network), regulatory retention aligned with PDPL, ADHICS, and ISO 27001 obligations, media studio RAW footage archives, and tier-2 / tier-3 enterprise backup. We configure LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for filesystem-style access, integrate with Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, Rubrik, and IBM Spectrum Protect, and document encryption, barcode labelling, and offsite rotation procedures. Honest positioning: Emirtech installs and implements LTO hardware commercially through authorised UAE channels — we are not a Channel Partner, Authorised Distributor, Gold, or Platinum partner of HPE, IBM, Dell EMC, Quantum, Spectra Logic, or the LTO Consortium, and we install Control4 through a third-party dealer. We are not a 24/7 SOC operator, not ISO 27001 / NESA / ADHICS / PDPL certified, and not SIRA-licensed. Abu Dhabi and Al Ain are our priority areas, and in Dubai: smart home, PABX and IP-PBX phone systems, IT AMC and time attendance by scheduled on-site visits, gate barriers, ANPR, video intercoms and turnstiles by Emirtech itself, and CCTV, alarm and access control through SIRA-approved partners, with Emirtech coordinating; we do not mobilise to Sharjah or the Northern Emirates. For tape backup design, library deployment, LTFS configuration, or air-gapped archive rotation, call +971 55 651 7843 or email [email protected] to arrange a site survey.
Tape backup and archive capabilities
Installation and configuration of LTO-9 tape drives (18TB native / 45TB compressed) including HPE StoreEver, IBM TS-Series, Dell EMC PowerVault, and Quantum LTO units with SAS or Fibre Channel host connectivity for backup servers.
Rack-mount tape library installation covering HPE MSL2024 and MSL3040, IBM TS4300, Quantum Scalar i3 / i6 / i6000, and Spectra Logic Stack — robotics calibration, barcode labelling, and partitioning for multi-tenant backup tiers.
Offline tape rotation schedules that physically remove cartridges from the network, delivering ransomware resilience for production data, regulated records, and irreplaceable media archives requiring true air-gap protection.
Linear Tape File System configuration for drag-and-drop archive access, plus integration with media asset managers, content workflows, and long-term retention policies for studios, research, and engineering teams.
Our LTO implementation follows a structured site-survey-to-handover process so your tape backup tier is operational, documented, and tested before sign-off. To start, call +971 55 651 7843 or request a free LTO tape backup consultation.
Tape platforms we implement
Supply and labelling guidance for LTO-7 (6TB/15TB), LTO-8 (12TB/30TB), and LTO-9 (18TB/45TB) cartridges, including WORM media for write-once compliance archives and cleaning cartridge schedules.
Tape target configuration in Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, Rubrik, and IBM Spectrum Protect — pool definition, retention policies, and tape copy jobs from disk staging.
AES-256 hardware encryption on LTO drives, key escrow procedures, and integration with backup application key managers to protect tapes against loss or theft during offsite rotation.
Documented rotation schedules (GFS — grandfather-father-son), tape inventory tracking, and coordination with offsite vaulting providers for regulatory retention and disaster recovery requirements.
LTO tape is often the most cost-effective medium for long-term archive and a strong defence against ransomware encryption of backup data when cartridges are kept offline. To set expectations clearly before engagement, here is exactly what our Abu Dhabi LTO tape implementation service covers and what it does not.
If this scope matches your archive, ransomware-resilience, or regulatory retention requirement, call +971 55 651 7843 or email [email protected] to arrange a site survey at your Abu Dhabi or Al Ain facility.
Common questions
We install and configure LTO-7 (6TB native / 15TB compressed), LTO-8 (12TB / 30TB), and LTO-9 (18TB / 45TB). LTO-10, the newest generation (40TB native / 100TB compressed at 2.5:1 according to the LTO Program), can be scoped where authorised UAE channels can supply the drives and media. Selection depends on existing drive estate, media budget, and retention windows.
No. Emirtech is not a Channel Partner, Authorised Distributor, Gold, or Platinum partner of HPE, IBM, Dell EMC, Quantum Corporation, Spectra Logic, or the LTO Consortium. We hold no manufacturer credential of our own. We install and implement tape hardware commercially through authorised UAE channels and source media through the same routes.
Yes — air-gapped tape rotation is one of the strongest controls against ransomware because cartridges are physically removed from the network. Once a tape leaves the library and is stored offsite or in a fireproof safe, it cannot be encrypted or deleted by an attacker who has compromised your backup server or storage array.
Yes. We configure Linear Tape File System (LTFS) on supported HPE, IBM, and Quantum drives so users can drag and drop files to tape as if it were a removable disk. LTFS is widely used in media production, research archives, and engineering for self-describing, vendor-neutral long-term storage.
We integrate tape targets with Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, Rubrik, and IBM Spectrum Protect. We configure tape pools, retention policies, GFS rotation, encryption, and tape copy jobs from disk staging tiers. Backup software licensing is supplied separately by the vendor or reseller.
Call +971 55 651 7843, email [email protected], or submit the quotation form on our site. Share data volumes, retention windows, existing backup software, and whether you need standalone drives or a tape library. We will arrange a site survey at your Abu Dhabi or Al Ain facility and prepare a scoped proposal.
LTO Tape Backup · Abu Dhabi
Free site survey · transparent scope · honest costs · ADMCC-approved for security systems · Mussafah M44 home base since 2018.
Need a free Abu Dhabi site visit? Call +971 55 651 7843 or email [email protected] — we reply the same working day across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.