Re: Backup Tapes

[Glenn Gundermann <ggundermann@xxxxxxx>]

We are using 10GB 8mm tapes with no problems (9402-400, 7GB of 8GB DASD
used).  We wouldn't consider anything else.

At 10:31 AM 4/14/97 -0500, you wrote:
>We use 2Gb 1/4" QIC cartridges for tape backups on a 436.  There are
>obvious advantages to using higher capacity tapes (5Gb+); am I missing
>any disadvantages? (I got burned many years ago attempting to economize
>on open reel tapes by using thin, high-capacity media.)  I'd appreciate
>hearing the opinions of those who are using such tapes.
>Regards -- Willy

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Glenn Gundermann
ggundermann@ibm.net
work tel: (416) 967-8222
cel:      (416) 409-4551

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