Amanda-Users

Re: Changer advice

2003-04-09 14:35:59
Subject: Re: Changer advice
From: Jon LaBadie <jon AT jgcomp DOT com>
To: amanda-users AT amanda DOT org
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 13:21:20 -0400
On Wed, Apr 09, 2003 at 11:13:41AM -0500, Douglas K. Rand wrote:
> 
> We really like our HP changers, we've got both the DDS-3 (DAT 24x6)
> and DDS-4 (DAT 40x6) changers as internal boxes, and they are
> great. The tape size of the DDS-4 was getting to be a little small,
> but still bearable.
> 
> While we liked the internal HP changers, I think we've outgrown what
> we can get as internal changers. Table top v/ rack mount doesn't
> matter a bunch, although rack mount is a little nicer. We aren't tight
> on rack space, but we are kinda tight on money.  :)
> 
> Does anybody have any ideas or suggestions?

Well, DDS-5 is supposed to be out this summer, native 36 GB.

HP initially said they would not support the format but has recanted.

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