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Digital photos take up a lot of storage space on any system. For users who need to store volumes of digital photos, different methods are available. Here, you'll learn about optical drives, RAID systems and storage formats to help decide which solution will benefit them most.

FAQ

What are the best ways to store photos?
It's wise to catalog them, then save them to a CD-R disc. Other storage solutions include DVD drives and RAID systems.

What are optical drives?
Optical drives, including CD-R, CD-RW and DVD drives, store content digitally, using a laser to read and write data. Optical discs hold more data than floppy discs and are cost-effective.

Should I use a CD-R or CD-RW drive?
Both drives provide reliable backup storage on discs, and they are also more affordable and effective than Zip or Jaz drives for file sharing. Using a CD-R instead of a CD-RW to store digital images is beneficial, because the discs cannot be overwritten, eliminating the loss of valuable data.

When is DVD-RAM a good choice?
For small businesses, DVD-RAM burners offer an affordable option for storage and access to files, costing considerably less than DVD-ROM drives.

Are external CD-R drives available?
Yes. External USB, SCSI and parallel CD-R drives are available. Ensure that your computer is compatible with the drive you choose.

Can DVD-RAM drives write to CD-R discs?
Although DVD-RAM drives can read various optical media, they can only write to DVD-RAM discs.

How much data can a CD-R disc store?
Up to 700 MB can be stored on a CD-R disc.

What is RAID?
Redundant array of independent disks (RAID) stores the same data in different places on multiple hard disks.

What are the benefits of using a RAID array system?
A RAID array provides an effective way to store volumes of digital images for businesses of any size. RAID systems quickly move digital files and eliminate the need to search for discs.

What formats for image storage are recommended?
TIFF, JPEG and PNG formats are usually the recommended formats for storage.