Data Safes

What is a Data Safe?

Fireproof data safes have been designed to resist fire at lower temperatures due to data media having a lower resistance of 52˚C. In comparison to others that are stored such as paper (175˚C) and digital media (120˚C). Compared to fire document safes, data safes require more protection as media can become corrupted or even melt at a lower temperature.

In addition, a fire resistant data safe protects your media against the effects of extinguishing water and moisture thanks to the sealing around the safe door. Data safes offer the highest degree of protection against fire.

What data safe is right for me?

When selecting a data safe it is important to consider the type of data media you or your business require to store. You may require to store small amounts of data media or a large volume of disks, hard drives or tapes. So understanding the volume you initially require for storage is one of the most important factors.

Different fire ratings on a data safe

Each data/digital media safe will have a different level of fire protection in terms of the fire resistance time. It will either be 60, 90 or 120 minutes, so it is important to weigh up when selecting a data safe the fire resistance time, volume and cost for you or your business.

Types of locks on a data safe

Choosing the right locking type for your fireproof data safe is important, as you will need to evaluate the best choice that works for your business and type of company. If you have a business in which several staff require access to the safe on a daily basis then an electronic key lock might be more suitable. You may be prefer a key lock or electronic lock with fingerscan access.

What to store in a data safe?

Keeping sensitive information and data secure is paramount in the current climate of data protection. There are many different types of data and digital media you can store in a data safe such as the following:

CD’s, DVDs’ USB Sticks, External Hard Drives, Tapes and many other items.

It is important to also consider that larger data safes come supplied with pull out drawers and trays that are ideal to store tapes and disks.

Where to locate your data safe

Due to the weight and size of data safes many are located and positioned on the ground floor of offices and buildings. If preferred you can also have a fireproof data safe positioned within a cupboard or small room if you prefer to have this out of sight from others.

Installation for data safes can be carried out by our professional engineers, If you require any more information with regards to installation or any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you require a safe that is more focused around documents and paper in the workplace then please see our fireproof document safes range.