First of all, I would start by saying I don't consider this even a
little bit off-topic. It would appear to be a SPOT ON question for our
list.

That being said I would think your biggest challenge would be throughput
of the data.

We are constantly trying to speed up the throughput inside the backup
server, creating fiber switches to ensure servers that are sitting in
the same room can send/receive the data as fast as possible to speed up
the start/finish of the backup process.

So my first question would be, would this off-site library be attached
to a MAN hooked up to a separate GB network? Would the response time be
enough to support your business model?

What are the ramifications if someone requests a RESTORE of a file and
there is a delay because a network connection is not fast enough or is
down?

These are questions I would ask management to answer.

For those of you (more than I care to mention) who speak Latin
fluently... YES I KNOW there are NO CAPITOL LETTERS in Latin. <Grin> I
speak and type for an English speaking audience and "PREFER" to use the
caps I use for EMPHASIS. <Grin> Thank you for your understanding. /ALE

Semper Fidelis et Paratus! /ALE

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Legato NetWorker discussion 
> [mailto:NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU] On Behalf Of Vince Howard
> Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 8:01 AM
> To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
> Subject: [Networker] Slightly off-topic query
> 
> Hi,
>  
> I would value your opinions on this.  It's a management thing 
> so please don't ask me why I would want to do this.
>  
> Has anyone out there tried using SCSI Bridge with NetWorker 
> to back up data to a remote tape library?  We are trying to 
> find a way to keep our NetWorker server at our main site, but 
> locate the tape library 'off site'.
>  
>  
> Best Regards,
>  
> Vince
>  
> 
> Vince Howard
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