Dvd/bluray as backup media?

[proxwolfe]

Hi,

I was going to buy a tape drive for my new pbs.

But now I am wondering whether it would be possible/practical to use a dvd or bluray writer instead?

I am aware that tapes can be used again and (normal) dvd/bluray media can‘t. But with the price of an empty dvd, that‘s a lot of dvds I can buy for the price of a tape drive and a few tapes.

So, is it possible and what would be the downsides?

Thanks!

 

[dietmar]

We do not plan support DVD/bluray as backup media.

 

[Dunuin]

Also keep in mind that DVDs/Bluerays are bad for longterm backups, especially discs you burned yourself. I moved all my CD/DVD backups years ago back from disc to HDDs because many of the discs were corrupted meanwhile.

 

[proxwolfe]

Tape it is, then.

Thanks!