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Re: Tape Library Recommendations
2005-06-23 15:19:03
--On June 23, 2005 6:17:26 PM +0000 James Marcinek <jmarc1 AT jemconsult DOT biz>
wrote:
I am looking recommendations for a tape library device that works well
with amanda. Right now the client is using 8mm tapes, so I'd be
interested in other feedback in regards to other types of media (LTO,
DLT, etc.) and pros and cons of each.
LTO, DLT, S-LTO, etc all have the huge advantage of the same physical form
factor. So 'upgrading' a DLT library to LTO, or S-LTO is just
adding/upgrading the tape drives in it. DLT (sometimes called Compactape
IV) has a long history and is a good reliable medium, with a lot of vendors
selling drives and
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