> 
> Cloning always results in un-multiplexed tapes,

That's not true.  If multiple savesets are specified to nsrclone, and
they are multiplexed on the source, they are also multiplexed on the
target.  

You can use cloning to de-multiplex, but it can take longer and you have
to specify each saveset as a separate nsrclone invocation.

> I cant see any downside to cloning from a clone either...

Nor do I.  Especially in the OP's situation, it seems completely
reasonable.  It also serves as verification of the first clone.  With 3
separate copies that's probably less important, but still nice.

-- 
Darren Dunham                                           ddunham AT taos DOT com
Senior Technical Consultant         TAOS            http://www.taos.com/
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