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The disk could be simply transferred to another data center physically so they can move data faster/cheaper than transferring the data by internet.


Reminds me of the following quote:

> Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

- Andrew S. Tanenbaum




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