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Hi Helen, If it's likely to be a one-off thing I would generally recommend procuring a professional data recovery service given the cost (both cash and effort) in acquiring and maintaining old hardware, especially if it's a technology one is not familiar with - older devices were rarely 'plug and play' and may require certain hardware configurations or have operating system/other software dependencies (drivers etc.) that could add to the overall cost/effort. Some in the UK are here - all claim to handle SyQuest and 5.25''. If they cannot deal with the BASF tape they may be able to recommend someone who can: http://disktransfer.co.uk https://www.cbldatarecovery.co.uk http://www.ondata-uk.com/ I haven't personally used these so it may be worth seeing if they can provide verifiable references/testimonials. They should be able to provide assurances around handling the media although there will not be a 100% guarantee that they'll actually be able to recover anything, so it may be possible to negotiate a lower cost if they can't. I hope that helps. Alex Alex Green Digital Preservation Services Manager +44 (0)20 3908 9088 Or ext 2286 The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk<http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/> From: Archivists, conservators and records managers. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of H Dafter Sent: 23 January 2018 09:38 To: JISCMAIL Archives Subject: Accessing digital media Hi all, I've previously posted this to the digital preservation email list but haven't received any response so I thought I'd try here as well. I am looking for some advice on accessing records on specific removable media. One of my current priorities is to transfer any digital records we hold on removable media onto a shared drive (pending a more fully developed long term digital preservation solution). Would anyone be able to advise on the best means of accessing: SyQuest SQ555 drive/SQ400 disk – 44 MB 5.25". internal SCSI. BASF 9 Track magnetic tapes (10.5 inch diameter) (800 - 6250 BPI) I'm interested in both solutions we can use ourselves, or somewhere who might be able to carry out the transfer for us if that is more financially viable. I've also recently uncovered some 5.25" floppy disks and would also appreciate any suggestions for accessing these. Any pointers would be much appreciated! Thanks in anticipation Helen Dafter Archivist The Postal Museum Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com ______________________________________________________________________ Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives Disclaimer This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient and have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete the email. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message and attachments that do not relate to the official business of The National Archives are neither given nor endorsed by it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra