On Thu, Sep 28, 2000 at 01:47:07PM -0400, Sattler, Lynn wrote:
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> We are currently researching an LTO robot and drives from IBM. IBM calls it 
> an Anaconda or a Ultrium.

The drives are called "Ultrium" (there is also another type named "Accelis").

> Anyone out there know anything good or bad.

A redbook just got published recently, called "The IBM LTO Ultrium Tape
Libraries Guide". The page is;
        http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redpieces/abstracts/sg245946.html

We are having the same run of problems with DLT tapes/drives so, after a
lot of soul searching, we decided to get an Anaconda (awaiting delivery).
The decision was based on a mixture of solid technology base, price per GB
and higher capacities published in their Road Map.

The only thing we had to comprimise on was settling on SCSI-Fibre Bridges
to connect the unit to the SAN as they have not yet released a native fibre
version.

Cheers, Suad
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