RE: Question on Tape Drive Replacement

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Chuck  , Andy   echoes my thoughts on the  tape scenario.

JMHO here
Noticed  your  disks are  pretty  full to ( your first post) -   and should
be  cleaned up  or consider an upgrade ( greensteak program would not  be
a  bad  deal to hit  2002 level of system technology). This too would help
your performance/ throughput  as well.

   Glenn

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At 09:46 AM 8/20/2002 -0400, Andy Nolen-Parkhouse wrote:
>Chuck,
>
>How frugal is your company?
>
>When I read your initial post about replacing an 8 mm device, the first
>thought that came to mind was that these folks did not spend money
>easily.
>
>The LTO drives will give you very good performance on your saves and
>will dramatically reduce your backup windows.  If you have a requirement
>(backed up by funding) that you be able to restore quickly, then it
>would be worth examining the Magstar line.  Considering where you are
>now, the save times for either device will render you ecstatic.
>
>If frugality in endemic, then the 3581 is a logical choice (both
>purchase price and ongoing maintenance).  Keep the 8 mm device for
>compatibility with your existing backups.  The relative speed issues in
>saves may be moot; there is a very good chance that either drive is
>faster than your 620-2179.
>
>Regards,
>Andy Nolen-Parkhouse
>
> > On Behalf Of Chuck Lewis
> > Subject: RE: Question on Tape Drive Replacement
> >
> > That so you mean Rob ? That even though the 3581 is fast, the 3590
>kicks
> > it's butt ?
> >
> > From: Rob on Monday, August 19, 2002 2:58 PM
> > To: midrange-l@midrange.com
> > Subject: Re: Question on Tape Drive Replacement
> >
> > We are finding that the 3581 is the winner in the volume of data per
>tape.
> >  However, for our time critical stuff we still use the 3590's.
> >
> > Rob Berendt
>
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   Glenn

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