LTO Tape Failure

LTO tape failures are typically caused by physical damage, environmental conditions, or operational errors. Frequent read/write use can wear the tape, while dropping, bending, or mishandling cartridges can cause damage. Heat, humidity, or dryness can also degrade the media. Tape drive problems, like dirty or misaligned heads, and compatibility or firmware issues may lead to read/write errors. Power interruptions during writing and natural magnetic decay over time can also affect tapes. In most cases, failures are due to these factors rather than the tape itself.