Right now we have a Qualstar library with 126 slots and 3 AIT drives -- 2
AIT-3 and 1 AIT-2 (complicated reasons largely having to do with money.)
We also have 2 AIT-2 libraries running Retrospect.   I've been using these
since April of 2000  (You know, the month in whihc you KNEW you should
have unloaded all your dot.com and storage stocks.)   I'd used AIT for two
years previously with DEC Unix.  In that time, I've had one tape failure.
Currently, the Qualstar library backs up about 4 terabytes of data using
Legatos "quarterly" model.   I'd say it was an enviable record.  Now I
can imagine more industrial environments with requirements for greater
speed, etc., but I'd hardly call what we're doing Consumer level.   Is
this simply another example of many-good-solutions-available with zealots
insisting that people take sides?

                                                        mht


On Tue, 5 Aug 2003, Yura Pismerov wrote:

>         Same here.
>         Over 3 years with Spectralogic Treefrog AIT-2 and counting...
>         So I can confirm that AIT is a good technology.
>
>
> Dave Werth wrote:
> >
> > Richard,
> >
> > We've been using AIT-2 for several years with no problems.  We have 2 drives
> > in a Spectralogic Bullfrog changer.  I like the relatively smaller size of
> > the cartridges compared to DLT tapes.  I think it's close to a 4 to 1 ratio
> > of AIT form factor to DLT form factor.  Other than that they are both good
> > choices for backups.
> >
> > David Werth
> > UPS Aviation Technologies
> > (formerly: II Morrow)
> > Salem, Oregon
> > iim1dfw AT at.ups DOT com
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rich bonfoey [mailto:rich.bonfoey AT MAIL.TRIBNET DOT COM]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 12:07 PM
> > To: NETWORKER AT LISTMAIL.TEMPLE DOT EDU
> > Subject: [Networker] AIT
> >
> > Hello
> >
> > I am curious if any one is using AIT tape technology.  I would be
> > interested in any pro's and cons that you might be willing to share.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Richard L. Bonfoey
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