Itunes Library Size / Unlimited Online Storage

Hi
- I have a question regarding Itunes library size.
I have a couple of movies, some music and even TV series on my itunes library and its slowly getting bigger and bigger.
Is there a certain limit for the itunes library size?
And if so, does apple support any kind of Online private storage where you can store your music library?

'iTunes in the Cloud' provides the ability for devices to re-download songs you have already purchased. There is no equivalent facility for movies or TV. There is no charge for this service.
'iTunes Match' enables you to upload from your own files songs you have obtained elsewhere than in the iTunes Store. The cost is $25 p.a. and there is a limit of 2,500 songs. Again, there is no equivalent facility for movies or TV.
iCloud does not provide general online storage. While there are other online storage services, if your library is very large you would find it impracticable to upload it even if you could find a service offering sufficient space.
Hard disks are not particularly expensive and your best bet would be to transfer your library to one.

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