A long-term Blu-ray backup option for local AI models
files can be preserved on 100GB or 128GB Blu-ray discs. The suggested format is , an archival made for long-term storage. Cheap USB thumb drives are also possible, but they are described as less dependable because electrical issues or static discharge can damage them.
A Blu-ray burner costs roughly $100 to $250. Blank disc prices vary by size, quality, and quantity, with 128GB discs usually around $12 to $14 each and 100GB discs around $7 to $10 each. Because demand for high-capacity blank discs was low when and memory were cheaper, blank discs may stay in short supply for a while.
More production may happen if demand from people preserving large data keeps rising.
Key points
- 100GB or 128GB Blu-ray discs are suggested for long-term local model backups.
- is presented as the preferred archival format.
- A Blu-ray burner costs about $100 to $250.
- Blank 128GB discs are usually about $12 to $14 each; 100GB discs are about $7 to $10 each.
- High-capacity blank discs may be hard to find if demand rises.