Re: [Networker] new tape library/solution
2006-04-18 12:54:22
Drives no longer available for the Scalar 100?
Could you share a document from ADIC or Dell that says that?
Semper Fidelis, /ALE
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> Another problem with keeping the Scalar 100 is we have heard
> that drives are no longer available for this model. If this
> is true (I have a call in to our sales rep to confirm), then
> we cannot keep the present drive configuration - 2 LTO1
> drives. We are looking to move to 4 LTO2 or 3 drives.
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> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Rodney Rutherford
> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:52 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Networker] new tape library/solution
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> Michael,
>
> Regarding the Scalar 100, it DOES have those options:
>
> "The Scalar 100's storage networking options enable iSCSI or
> Fibre Channel
> (FC) connectivity for today's backup consolidation needs. An
> FC option provides intelligent features to improve SAN backup
> performance and reliability. An iSCSI option provides an
> easy-to-implement connectivity choice that lets servers share
> a single library over standard Ethernet."
>
> Also, as others have pointed out, ADIC does have an trade-in
> policy, so you could get some value by upgrading to a newer
> model library.
>
> I would recommend that you get quotes for:
>
> - upgrading the Scalar 100 to FC or iSCSI
>
> - trading in the Scalar 100 and upgrading to say the i500 from ADIC
>
> - cost of a new implementation for a competing solution
>
> That would then give you the most info to evaluate how you
> want to proceed.
>
> Rodney
>
> michael brooks wrote:
> > I cannot diagree, at least 100%. One of the problems is that the
> > Scalar 100 is reaching EOL and that scares our management.
> Another is
> > that the Scalar 100 has one type of connection: SCSI. We need
> > flexibility in how we can interface with the library, specifically,
> > connectivity to the SANs; FibreChannel and iSCSI, would be nice to
> > have those support options for connectivity.
> >
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> > michael brooks
> > Network Administrator
> > Sequoia Insurance Company
> > 70 Garden Ct
> > Monterey CA 93940
> > 831.657.4539 phone
> > 831.657.4512 fax
> > email: michaelb AT sequoiains DOT com
> > website: w3.sequoiains.com
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