Disadvantage of the method:
Backup data is stored on multiple media - Since backups are located on multiple media, recovering a device from a disaster may take longer. In addition, media must be processed in the correct order to effectively restore the system to operability.

Backup and data storage technologies

In the process of backing up data, the problem of choosing a storage technology for backups and data appears. Currently, the following types of media are especially popular:
Magnetic tape drives.
Disk drives.
Network technologies.