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Re: Sources for replacement tape drive in Sun L9 array
2008-08-08 09:24:56
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Re: Sources for replacement tape drive in Sun L9 array |
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Craig Dewick <cdewick AT lios.apana.org DOT au> |
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Fri, 8 Aug 2008 23:20:30 +1000 (EST) |
On Fri, 8 Aug 2008, Stefan G. Weichinger wrote:
Dustin J. Mitchell schrieb:
On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 7:37 PM, Craig Dewick <cdewick AT lios.apana.org DOT au>
wrote:
Can any generic DLT-8000 raw drive be used to replace the existing one? I
believe they're all made by Quantum. Other than the tape drive issue, I've
got Amanda working fine backing up all my systems including my
Strongbolt/CentOS-based Cobalt Raq-4i system (my web server machine).
I have[1] an L9, but it shipped with a dead drive. I haven't been
able to find a DLT-8000 drive that I *know* will work with the library
-- all those pieces-parts to the door and loading/unloading mechanism
have to line up just right, and it has to fit into the library's
mounting brackets.
So I don't have the answer, but I'd be very interested if someone else
does!
I double this as I struggle with my Quantum DLT8000 inside a HP Surestore
library. I am still not sure where the problems come from but I consider
adding or swapping a/the tapedrive. Maybe someone knows some source ...
I'm probably going to take my L9 offline for a day or two and totally take
it apart to see I can work out whether the problem is fixable, but I
expect that a new or refurbished DLT-8000 drive will be needed. I don't
know of any places here in Australia that can service/refurbish the
drives, but there's bound to be a few outlets that can do it. Cost might
be prohibitive though.
Craig.
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