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The LTO Show episode — Spectra OSW-2400 optical SAS switch with Chris Bukowski, Spectra Logic

The LTO Show – Spectra OSW-2400: The Industry’s First Optical SAS Switch (Chris Bukowski, Spectra Logic)

The LTO Show – End User Series Part II Repatriating -10PB from Cloud to Tape

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Spectra Logic's Senior Product Manager Chris Bukowski joins the LTO Show to pull back the curtain on the OSW-2400 — the industry's first optical SAS switch, and arguably the most innovative development in tape storage connectivity in years. We explore how Spectra engineered a full SAS storage fabric that delivers the zoning, multi-pathing, and management capabilities of a Fibre Channel SAN at a fraction of the cost — extending SAS connectivity up to 100 meters across the data center via active optical cable. If you're running tape infrastructure and paying the Fibre Channel tax, this one's worth your time.
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Join The LTO Show at NAB Show 2026. We sit down (and stand up) with YoYotta, Archiware, and Spectralogic with a focus on S3 enabled tape solutions
The LTO Show - NAB Recap 2026
On this episode, we interview the CEO of Geyser Data, Nelson Nahum. They're using tape storage technology to deliver all the benefits of cloud storage with none of the nasty fees. Just a straight cost per TB per month. On top of that, they offer a compelling business case that goes beyond just archiving to the cloud. Check out this interesting interview with Geyser Data.
The LTO Show - CEO Series with Nelson Nahum, , Co-Founder and CEO , Geyser Data
We're diving deep into a fascinating case study: what does it actually cost to pull 10 petabytes of data out of AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure and land it in a tape-backed object store that you own and operate? Cloud vendors love to tell us that cold storage is dirt cheap, but Carl's analysis reveals a very different story when you factor in the hidden costs—retrieval fees, egress charges, and that monthly rent you're paying forever. In this conversation, we break down the total cost of ownership over 5, 10, and 20-year horizons. We compare the major cloud cold storage tiers against a realistic on-premises tape library with disk cache, proper refresh cycles, and operational costs included. We also tackle the practical questions: When does repatriation actually make sense? What's the break-even point? How do you handle rehydration? And what about that egress fee—the half-million-dollar bill just to get your own data back?
The LTO Show - End User Series Part II Repatriating 10PB from Cloud to Tape
Welcome to The LTO Show—the premier podcast for leaders in the tape and storage industries. For Nathan Thompson, the focus wasn’t on growth at all costs, it was about building  a legacy. Give every employee, even entry-level workers, stock options. "It's probably the only time in their life they'll own something like that," Nathan says. Treat customers like decade-long partners, not one-time transactions. Stay private. Stay focused. And build something that lasts. The result? Spectralogic—a company that's remained 100% privately owned for over four decades, where employees share in the success they help create, and where customer relationships span generations.
The LTO Show - CEO Series Nathan Thompson Pt III
Our CEO Series includes interviews with leaders in the LTO Storage segment. Our first series features Nathan Thompson, the Founder and CEO of Spectra Logic. In the late 1990s, Nathan Thompson faced a crossroads: his company was building both tape automation hardware AND backup software—competing with everyone in the market. The easy move? Sell the hardware and keep the high margin software business that employed much of his team. Instead, Nathan did the opposite. He sold the software division to Sterling Software and bet everything on tape libraries.
The LTO Show - CEO Series Nathan Thompson Pt II
Our CEO Series includes interviews with leaders in the LTO Storage segment. Our first series features Nathan Thompson, the Founder and CEO of Spectra Logic. When Nathan Thompson was 13, he bought a non-working pinball machine from a paper route customer and taught himself electronics by reverse-engineering every relay, switch, and stepper motor inside. That kid who couldn't afford a schematic became the founder of Spectra Logic—one of the world's leading data storage companies featuring LTO Technology. From fixing arcade games in his bedroom to building memory boards in a Boulder basement, Nathan's journey proves that sometimes the best entrepreneurs start by simply refusing to accept that something can't be fixed. Enjoy Part I of our CEO Series with Nathan Thompson of Spectra Logic.
The LTO Show - CEO Series Nathan Thompson Pt I
The premier podcast for leaders in the tape and storage industries. Today, we're exploring how tape storage is becoming the unsung hero in the age of artificial intelligence, and today we welcome Tom Coughlin, CEO of Coughlin Associates, a leading storage consulting and market research firm. Tom is one of the foremost experts on storage technology trends, and he's been tracking the intersection of AI and storage infrastructure closely.
The LTO Show - AI and Storage Infrastructure Trends with Tom Coughlin
The LTO Show—the premier podcast for leaders in the tape and storage industries. Today we welcome Tom Coughlin, CEO of Coughlin Associates, a leading analyst firm that's been tracking storage technology trends for years. Tom recently completed a comprehensive survey of the media and entertainment sector, and the results reveal some fascinating insights about how production facilities—from corporate video producers to Hollywood studios—are managing their storage challenges.
The LTO Show-Storage Survey in Media and Entertainment
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The LTO Show is the creation of Pete Paisley, who brings decades of experience in the tape storage industry to every conversation. His deep understanding of both the technical and business aspects of LTO technology makes him the perfect guide through the complex world of enterprise data storage.

With a passion for preserving digital history and advancing storage innovation, Pete connects with industry leaders to bring you insights you won’t find anywhere else. His unique ability to bridge the gap between technical excellence and business strategy has made The LTO Show essential listening for anyone serious about the future of tape storage technology.

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