[Info-vax] DLT Tape degaussing services

[CMHornbeck at RFSDelivers.com]

On Mar 13, 10:40 am, Rich Jordan <jor... at ccs4vms.com> wrote:
> Anyone know of a service, preferably NW chicago burbs, that offers
> this service?  We have a stack of DLT-IV tapes that need to get wiped
> and Yahoo/google searches for the area are coming up empty.
>
> A recommendation for a reputable place further away that we have to
> ship to would even be appreciated.  The tapes need to be degaussed to
> wipe data, and _if possible_ so they'll work on a different drive
> (VS80) than originally wrote them. They were lightly used and this
> would save some money for a customer.
>
> Of course if the cost of degaussing is much higher than the cost of
> replacing, then never mind!  We'll do the physical destruction route
> (they do have a nice bearing inside that works as a wood router bit
> pilot bearing...)
>
> Thanks
>
> Rich

There is a company in Minneapolis MN that offers this type of service.
Magnetic Products and Services

http://www.mpsinc.org/index.php