External Hard Drives & Equipment for film Production Professionals
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G-DRIVE ArmorATD – Rugged & Portable Hard Drive
- Price range: £126.00 through £226.80
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Oyen Novus Rugged Desktop Hard Drive
- Price range: £352.80 through £1,194.00
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Oyen Digital U35 Bolt+ Portable SSD with USB4 (80Gbps)
- Price range: £450.00 through £914.40
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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (1TB – 8TB)
- Price range: £202.80 through £1,141.20
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At DataStores, we provide more than just hardware; we deliver high-performance infrastructure for the creative industry. We are the UK’s premier resource for photographers, cinematographers, and IT professionals who demand mission-critical RAID storage solutions, impenetrable encrypted drives, and high-speed network efficiency.
Our commitment to cutting-edge technology, from ultra-fast portable SSDs for on-set offloading to enterprise-grade LTO tape archiving, ensures your data remains secure and accessible. Whether you are managing a 4K video edit or securing a lifelong photo archive, DataStores is your indispensable partner for professional data storage and backup.
Our Professional Services
Data Storage Consultation
Finding the right hardware is critical for high-pressure environments. Our experts provide bespoke advice on the best storage architecture for your specific workflow—specializing in 4K-8K video editing, high-speed network solutions (NAS), and secure encrypted storage.
Hard Drive Recovery & Diagnostics
Facing a drive failure? Don't risk your data. Our technicians provide expert hard drive health checks and diagnostics to determine hardware faults. We offer professional advice on the most effective data recovery paths or hardware repairs to get your project back on track.
Custom LTO Labelling
Streamline your archival workflow with our in-house LTO printing and labelling service. We provide custom-sequenced, professional-grade barcodes and labels for all generations of LTO media, ensuring your library stays organized and industry-compliant.
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Why order from DataStores?
Fast Delivery
Call for same day delivery (London)
Technical Support
Over phone & in store.
Click & Collect
Central London Store.
Outstanding Customer Service
Over phone & in store.
About DataStores
Since 1989, Protape Ltd (t/a DataStores) has been the UK’s trusted authority in professional recording media and data management. For over three decades, we have evolved alongside the industry—from the early days of Pro Video Tape and Open Reel Audio to today’s cutting-edge NVMe SSDs and enterprise Network Attached Storage (NAS).
Our mission is to combine competitive pricing with unparalleled technical expertise. Whether you are troubleshooting a complex RAID enclosure setup or need advice on LTO tape drives for long-term archiving, our specialists are here to help.
Visit our Central London Store: Experience our products firsthand at our Whitfield Street location, or choose Click and Collect for immediate access to hardware. For expert advice on your next storage dilemma, call us at 020 7291 0890.
