On Fri, Feb 10, 2006 at 03:47:51PM -0500, Guy Dallaire enlightened us:
> We're curently using a 5 slot DLT IV tape changer. I'm getting an
> increased amount of errors and the tape drive is quite old now.
> 
> We're considering the purchase of s single LTO2 drive.
> 
> We're using amanda 2.4.5 on centos 4.2 without problem
> 
> Kernel is  2.6.9-22.0.1.ELsmp
> 
> Gnu Tar is 1.14
> 
> I would like to know if any of you is using a similar OS for the
> amanda server, having succes with LTO2 drives and the drive
> manufacturer/model you are using.
> 

I'm using RHEL3 at the moment with 2.4.5p1 and a Centrance (now Quantum) 1U
rackmount LTO2 drive. It's got room for a second drive in it and only cost
about $2200. Way better than the $3500 HP wanted for a refurbed, 90-day
warranty to replace the LTO1 drive that died a month out of warranty.

The speed is a little slow on the 1U, but they have a 2U that is faster. 

Matt

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Matt Hyclak
Department of Mathematics 
Department of Social Work
Ohio University
(740) 593-1263