[aclug-L] Re: SCSI tape drive recommendation

[John Goerzen <jgoerzen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ryan Claycamp <claycamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Hopefully we won't have to restore that often.  It is mainly for nightly
> backups, periodic backups of the workstations, off-site storage, etc. 
> Speed probably won't be factor as it will be unattended backups at
> night.  We have Jaz and Zip drives for transferring large files between
> people.  The tape backup will be internal use only.

Then it sounds like tape is what you want to go with.

> 
> The old drive was a 4mm DAT drive.  What is the difference between 4mm
> and 8mm?

Size :-)

The 8mm tapes hold more data.  Of course, both continually increase in
capacity.  What was once only available in 8mm is not available in 4mm
too.

You'll want to check out both to see which is least expensive and most
appropriate for your needs.

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