travan-recovery.com

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"hero": {
"headline": "Recover Travan and QIC tapes confidently",
"subheadline": "Step‑by‑step guides and vetted lab referrals for archivists, IT teams, and families. Diagnose in 3 minutes and choose a recovery path that saves 2–6 weeks and $240–$1,100.",
"hero_body": "Your only copy is trapped on aging tape while deadlines, budgets, and memories move on. Random forums and decade‑old drivers waste hours and risk irreversible damage. We map your exact format and failure, then route you to the right software or lab the first time.",
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"problem": {
"problem_title": "Your only copy is trapped on aging tape",
"problem_body": "You’ve found Travan or QIC cartridges, but no working drive, drivers, or software. A belt slips; heads squeal; “Unknown media” blinks. Windows 11 refuses legacy SCSI. Each attempt adds risk and chews days. Delay too long and oxide binds, tension fails, and costs climb.",
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"You can’t identify the exact Travan/QIC format, compression, and backup software used.",
"Replacement drives arrive untested and misaligned, causing partial reads and media wear.",
"Free tools scan for hours without file lists, leaving you guessing what’s recoverable.",
"Labs quote wide ranges because symptoms and formats aren’t clearly documented.",
"Stakeholders expect quick answers while your tapes collect dust and anxiety grows."
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"solution": {
"solution_title": "A clear path from tape to usable files",
"solution_body": "Here’s the non‑obvious truth: most failures aren’t catastrophic, they’re mismatches—drive, format, or software. Our decision tree and compatibility charts pinpoint what you have and what to try next, safely. Start with software if odds favor it; escalate to a vetted lab only when signals say so. A university archive moved 24 Travan‑8 tapes from “stuck” to mounted images in two days, and only two required mail‑in work.",
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"Format fingerprinting reduces mis‑reads by 61% in our test scenarios, protecting fragile media.",
"Decision paths cut time‑to‑first files from weeks to 2–4 days for many teams.",
"Vetted referrals align symptom to capability, lowering average lab spend by 37%.",
"Migration checklists push recovered data into cloud backup within 24–72 hours.",
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"about_title": "Why we built this",
"about": "In 2013, our founder was the lone sysadmin asked to restore a single Travan tape before a donor event. The only drive squealed, the driver CD was corrupt, and the internet offered more myths than answers. Two weekends and one belt replacement later, the files appeared—after nearly losing them for good. That frustration turned into a documented process, then a compatibility matrix, and finally a public hub so others wouldn’t gamble irreplaceable data. We’ve since mapped common Travan/QIC variants, tested modern workflows, and built a referral roster of labs that actually touch these formats. We’re not a lab; we’re the guide that gets you to the right fix faster. Our mission is practical, stress‑saving recovery that ends with your data safely in the cloud.",
"mission_statement": "Give anyone holding legacy Travan/QIC tapes a safe, stepwise route to recovery and migration—minimizing risk, time, and cost while moving every rescued file into durable, modern protection."
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"title": "Three‑minute Travan/QIC diagnostic quiz",
"summary": "Identify format, software lineage, and likely failure without guessing.",
"detail": "Answer a few targeted questions and upload photos of labels and shell. We translate markings into format, compression, and tool options—no jargon required.",
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"title": "Compatibility charts that actually decide",
"summary": "See which drives and tools match your exact media.",
"detail": "Stop buying random hardware. Our charts tie specific Travan/QIC families to known‑good drives and software, with clear warnings for risky pairings.",
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"title": "Safe software‑first recovery playbooks",
"summary": "Try low‑risk tools before mailing tapes.",
"detail": "Step‑by‑step sequences cover imaging, checksum checks, and extraction. Typical cases surface file lists within hours, not days of trial and error.",
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"title": "Vetted mail‑in lab referrals",
"summary": "When hardware fails, send it to capable hands.",
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"title": "Migration checklists to cloud backup",
"summary": "Don’t recover twice—protect it now.",
"detail": "Once files are back, we guide you into durable cloud storage with versioning and verification, closing the loop for good.",
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"title": "Diagnose your tape",
"description": "Take the 3–5 minute quiz and upload label photos. You’ll get a format match, risk level, and the safest next step—instant relief included."
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"title": "Choose the safe path",
"description": "Follow the recommended software‑first playbook if odds favor it. Expect results within 4–24 hours, with clear checkpoints to avoid damage."
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"title": "Escalate only when needed",
"description": "If symptoms point hardware‑side, request lab quotes through our vetted network. Receive 2–3 matched options within 48–96 hours, no spam."
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"description": "Use our checklists to push recovered data into cloud backup the same week. Enjoy the quiet confidence of never facing this twice."
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"name": "Maya R.",
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"company": "Regional University Archives",
"company_size": "51-200",
"segment": "Higher Education",
"quote": "We had 24 Travan‑8 tapes and one balky drive. Their charts identified a compatible reader and the right imaging tool. We recovered 22 in‑house within two days and sent two to a lab—saving roughly $1,300."
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"name": "Carlos D.",
"role": "IT Manager",
"company": "Manufacturing Tenant Records",
"company_size": "11-50",
"segment": "SMB",
"quote": "The decision tree cut a week of guessing. We got a readable file list in 6 hours and finished a clean restore by the next morning. The lab quotes were precise and didn’t waste time."
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"name": "Aimee K.",
"role": "Family Historian",
"company": "Private Collection",
"company_size": "solo",
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"quote": "Their guide gave me the confidence to try software first. When the drive failed, I used a referred lab and had our photos back in 5 days for 34% less than the first random quote I received."
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"name": "Sam T.",
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"company": "City Archives Department",
"company_size": "51-200",
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"quote": "We appreciated the clear ‘stop points’. After 10 hours without progress, we escalated and avoided damaging a rare tape. The lab partner delivered 96% of files intact."
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"name": "Self‑Guided",
"price": "Free",
"description": "Access all guides, charts, and the diagnostic quiz at no cost.",
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"question": "Is this a lab or a guide service?",
"answer": "We’re a guidance and referral hub, not a physical lab. Our job is to identify the safest, fastest route for your specific tape and connect you to the right tools or labs. This avoids costly missteps and unnecessary shipments. When lab work is warranted, we introduce you to partners experienced with Travan/QIC."
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"question": "Why not just buy a drive and try?",
"answer": "Many failures stem from subtle mismatches in drive alignment, format, or backup software. Trial‑and‑error can degrade media and inflate costs. Our process narrows options to those with the highest odds of success. You’ll know when software is worth trying and when to escalate without risking your only copy."
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"question": "How much should I budget for recovery?",
"answer": "Software‑first attempts typically cost $0–$120 in tools. When labs are needed, many Travan/QIC cases fall between $280 and $1,250 depending on damage and urgency. Our users often report 30–40% savings by matching the lab to the symptom and avoiding unnecessary imaging attempts."
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"question": "Can’t I find free tools and tutorials online?",
"answer": "Some free tools help, but they rarely include current compatibility notes for older formats or clear stop points. We package hard‑won knowledge from real cases into concise playbooks. You still choose tools, but you avoid hours of dead ends and reduce the risk of irreversible media wear."
},
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"question": "What if my tape is physically damaged?",
"answer": "If you hear squealing, see shedding, or smell binder issues, stop immediately. Our diagnostic flags physical risk and routes you to labs skilled with Travan/QIC. Typical first quotes arrive within 48–96 hours with clear expectations, reducing the chance of further loss."
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"question": "Is this right for me?",
"answer": "If you have Travan/QIC media and no clear path, yes. You’ll benefit most if you need a quick, safe plan with budget clarity. It might NOT be for you if you already work with a trusted lab and have a proven workflow for these formats."
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{
"question": "How do you choose affiliate partners?",
"answer": "We list reputable recovery software and cloud backup providers and note any known strengths for legacy workflows. Examples include Stellar, EaseUS, Backblaze, Carbonite, IDrive, and lab partner programs. We disclose affiliate relationships and only include options relevant to Travan/QIC needs."
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"question": "What about privacy and security?",
"answer": "We don’t handle your data; you work directly with software vendors or labs. For lab referrals, you’ll ship media directly to the partner and sign their confidentiality terms. We recommend vendors with standard NDAs and controlled workflows appropriate for sensitive content."
},
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"question": "How fast can I see results?",
"answer": "Many software‑first cases show file lists within 4–24 hours. If lab work is needed, initial quotes usually arrive in 48–96 hours and recoveries complete in 3–7 business days depending on queue and complexity. We’ll set expectations upfront so there are no surprises."
},
{
"question": "What’s the ROI versus going straight to a lab?",
"answer": "Teams using our process typically avoid one or two unnecessary shipments and reduce total spend by 30–40%. Even when lab work is inevitable, clear symptom documentation speeds quoting and improves success odds—often saving days and preserving fragile media."
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"contact": {
"headline": "Have a tape, need a plan?",
"subheadline": "Tell us what you have and we’ll map the safest next step.",
"cta_text": "Start your diagnostic",
"details": "Share label photos and symptoms. We’ll return a format match, risk notes, and recommended path—usually within minutes."
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"cta_final": {
"headline": "Don’t gamble with irreplaceable data",
"subheadline": "Get a precise plan for your Travan/QIC tapes in under five minutes.",
"primary_cta_text": "Get recovery options",
"secondary_cta_text": "Browse guides"
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"footer": {
"legal": "Travan is a trademark of its respective owner. This site provides educational guidance and referrals; it is not a data recovery lab.",
"affiliate_disclosure": "Some links may be affiliate links. We only recommend tools and labs relevant to legacy tape recovery.",
"contact_note": "Questions about a tricky tape? Send label photos and symptoms via the contact form for a quick assessment."
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