The virtual tape library (VTL) interface allows you to store virtual tapes in S3 and Glacier. This appliance includes a tape drive and a media changer, which is used to emulate tape robots.

Every volume gateway can run in a virtual machine on the on-premises side. Be aware of the hardware specifications and use cases before provisioning the appliance and choosing a gateway solution. Storage gateways can be used for continuous data synchronization, disaster recovery, and as a drop-in solution for hybrid storage architectures.