Re: DAT Tape Drive Worries

Posted in 1995

crosstek@interserv.com — 16 Nov 1995 13:03:04 -0500 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

On 15 Nov 1995, David Langley <102456.1106@CompuServe.COM> wrote: >Hello, > > I'm new to the P.C. class server world and I would like to >gain some insight on our backup technology. My employer seems to >have a history of DAT tape drive failures. Is the DAT technology >unreliable? If so what is better in the $1k to $3k range. > > I'd like to hear what hardware and software other 486 or >Pentium class systems use for backup to removeable media. > >We are running informix SE 4.1 on SCO Unix 3.2. with >4 Gig SCSI hard drive capacity. 30 users max. > > >Thanks, David Langley > >-- >David Langley > > > Hi There, I spent almost five years in the tape backup industry as a PC LAN and Unix specialist. Although I'm no longer in the business, I would be happy to help you by pointing out the history and differences between 8mm, 4mm, and DLT (Digital Linear Tape). The explanation is lengthy, so please call me at 1-800-881-4258. Thanks, Alan CrossTek Consulting 6 Morgan, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92718 Voice: (714) 830-3341 Fax: (714) 830-3747 Internet: crosstek@interserv.com