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Title: More recommendations for Tape Drives
Post by: gbentley on March 14, 2004, 05:09:54 PM

Hi All,

I have here yet another failed Travan drive.

A Seagate TR4 [STT28000A]

This one lasted 2 years - I think it cost about
170 GBP.

I was wondering what is the next best move
upwards in terms of price / longevity and
can anyone comment on their own experiences
with tape drives ?

I don't think I want to go the Travan route
again but have only limited budget . . .

Thanks !

Title: More recommendations for Tape Drives
Post by: Boris on March 14, 2004, 10:30:20 PM

Look into hadrdrive backups.
Either second drive in the server or USB2/firewire drive on the workstation for offsite storage.

Title: More recommendations for Tape Drives
Post by: gbentley on March 21, 2004, 10:42:04 AM

NO - has to be tape - the users can cope with swapping tapes.

www.scan.co.uk have a Sony DDS drive for about 300GBP

http://web6.scan.co.uk/Products/Info.asp?WPID=71988

Title: tape backup
Post by: jose velez on March 29, 2004, 02:50:22 AM

The average life of DAT drive is about 3 years.  The usually fail a few month after the warranty expires.