[aclug-L] Re: SCSI tape drive recommendation

[Ryan Claycamp <claycamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John Goerzen wrote:
> 
> Ryan Claycamp <claycamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> 
> >
> > The old drive was a 4mm DAT drive.  What is the difference between 4mm
> > and 8mm?
> 
> Size :-)
> 

Yes, I should have said what is the difference besides the obvious :)

> 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.
> 

How reliable are used drives?  Should we just bite the bullet and buy
new?

Ryan
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