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Re: [Networker] Informix backup to stand alone tape drive?

2002-08-12 18:53:14
Subject: Re: [Networker] Informix backup to stand alone tape drive?
From: Calvin Thomas <calvin.thomas AT NACALOGISTICS DOT COM>
To: NETWORKER AT LISTMAIL.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 15:55:24 -0700
We use a TZ88 7 slot jukebox.  140/280GBs on 7 tapes. You can find them
refurbished for $1000, then you need the networker autochange license. I
think it is about $1000+ depending on how many slots you license to use.
The more slots, the more the license is.

Works good for us....


Calvin Thomas
Unix System Administrator
NACA Logistics




----- Original Message -----
From: <marc.levitan AT PFPC DOT COM>
To: <NETWORKER AT LISTMAIL.TEMPLE DOT EDU>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 8:23 AM
Subject: [Networker] Informix backup to stand alone tape drive?


> The version of Informix that I use is old and will not allow Legato to
back
> it up.
> I have plans to upgrade to the latest version of Informix which should
> resolve the issue and allow the utilization of my existing tape library.
>
> I have been using a DLT Drive to back up the database.  This requires
> frequent changing of tapes throughout the night.
> We are losing the staff that usually changes the tapes.
>
> I am looking to find a solution such as a tape changer that would automate
> the tape changes.
> Does anyone have experience with this kind of hardware?
>
> Do I need special software to "tell" the changer to change to the next
> tape?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Marc Levitan
> Storage Manager
> PFPC Global Funds Services
>
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