On 11/8/06, Martin, Jonathan (Contractor) <JMARTI05 at intersil.com> wrote:
> Or just use Quantum DLT-S4s.  90MB/sec write times, 800GB uncompressed per 
> tape
> and they fit in all the same Quantum Libraries as LTO3s.  Not only do they 
> fit, but
> Quantum charges the same price for LTO3 as they do for DLT-S4 for the 
> libraries
> and maintenance.

FYI - The native write speed of the DLT-S4 drives is 60MB/sec and the
DLT cartridges are slightly fatter than the LTO Ultrium cartridges so
fewer fit in the same library (and you need different magazines).  The
$$/GB is a bit better though, especially when you have a full library.

Austin