==> In article <OF678A0F8F.C80E53C8-ONC1256F46.0059E3BB-C1256F46.005A18D8 AT 
exist DOT se>, Daniel Sparrman <Daniel.Sparrman AT EXIST DOT SE> writes:

> Allen,

> we have disk performing up to 280MB/s over 2 FC HBA against a FAStT900.
> You know the amount of tape drives you would need to match that speed? I'd
> say about 4-5 LTO-2 tape drives.....

> No problems matching disk speed against tape speed. Only a matter of
> budget :)

> But I do agree with you in your basic opinion. If you've got a limited
> budget, a single LTO-2 drive is normally faster than running against
> internal SCSI-disks or S-ATA disks.


OK, now you made me drool all down my shirt.

Gotta go tell my boss we need a 900.

- Allen S. Rout