I have used the IBM TS 3310 as well as the 3584.  Both are very solid
systems and work well.  IBM support has been excellent as well.  If I
place a call for any issue I get a call back within 15 min, usually
sooner.

Have you looked at Quantum?  I have also used a ADIC (now Quantum) I2000
library, which also worked well.  If I had to choose, I would prefer the
IBM hardware though.

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From: sql_noob [mailto:netbackup-forum AT backupcentral DOT com] 
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:10 PM
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Subject: [Veritas-bu] Is anyone using a HP MSL 8096 tape library?


We're looking to buy a new tape library and the MSL 8096 is a favorite
so far with the IBM TS 3310 being a close second. Also looked at the Sun
SL500 but they are a mavbe due to Sun's financial problems. HP and IBM
are doing OK.

For pricing we were quoted about the same for each one with the
difference being IBM support is 3 times HP support. 

We know we can't upgrade the HP, but pricewise it's the same to buy
another 8096 compared to buying a new expansion for the TS 3310 and 2
drives.

Looking for any opionions if anyone has used it.

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