Abstract
This IDC study analyzes and summarizes the market trends in the tape drive
industry and its vendors, and it provides actual quarterly shipment data for
2005, 2006, and 2007. The study covers tape drive forecasts for revenue,
shipment volume, and average sales values (ASVs) for 2008-2012 and summarizes
various metrics (e.g., capacity, ASVs, and vendor shares) specific to each
market segment. Finally, the study offers near-term and long-term expectations
for demand, vendor execution, and industry dynamics, as well as suggested
strategies for industry participants.
"IDC expects that removable disk backup products will likely put additional
pressure on tape drives, particularly in the entry and low-end markets.
However, we expect virtual tape libraries (VTLs) will augment midrange and
enterprise tape drives, especially in tape libraries and automation. We believe
the economics of high-capacity tape drives are well suited to deep archive and
tiered storage applications," said Robert Amatruda, research director, Tape and
Removable Storage, at IDC.
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- IDC Opinion
- In This Study
- Situation Overview
- The Worldwide Tape Drive Market, 2007
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive Revenue by Vendor, 1Q06-4Q07
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipments by Vendor, 1Q06-4Q07
- Figure: Worldwide Tape Drive Revenue Share by Vendor, 1Q06-4Q07
- Figure: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipment Share by Vendor, 1Q06-4Q07
- Entry Tape Drives: Steep Declines, No New Investment, Removable Hard Disk Positioned as a Viable Alternative
- Table: Worldwide Entry Tape Drive Shipments by Vendor, 1Q06-4Q07
- Table: Worldwide Entry Tape Drive Shipments by Technology, 1Q06-4Q07
- Low-End Tape Drive Market: High Volume, Low Value
- Table: Worldwide Low-End Tape Drive Shipments by Vendor, 1Q06-4Q07
- Table: Worldwide Low-End Tape Drive Shipments by Technology, 1Q06-4Q07
- Midrange Tape Drive Market: LTO Dominates
- Table: Worldwide Midrange Tape Drive Shipments by Vendor, 1Q06-4Q07
- Table: Worldwide Midrange Tape Drive Shipments by Technology, 1Q06-4Q07
- Enterprise Tape Drive Market: Low Volume, High Value
- Table: Worldwide Enterprise Tape Drive Shipments by Vendor, 1Q06-4Q07
- Table: Worldwide Enterprise Tape Drive Shipments by Technology, 1Q06-4Q07
- Future Outlook
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive Revenue by Segment, 2005-2012
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipments by Segment, 2005-2012
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive ASV by Segment, 2005-2012
- Figure: Worldwide Tape Drive Revenue by Segment, 2005-2012
- Figure: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipments by Segment, 2005-2012
- Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide Tape Drive Market, 2008-2012
- Market Context
- Table: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipments, 2005-2012: Comparison of May 2007 and May 2008 Forecasts (000)
- Figure: Worldwide Tape Drive Shipments, 2005-2012: Comparison of May 2007 and May 2008 Forecasts
- Essential Guidance
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Definitions
- Entry Tape Drive Market
- Low-End Tape Drive Market
- Midrange Tape Drive Market
- Enterprise Tape Drive Market
- Synopsis
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