Re: Disturbing Trends with Tape Drives and Backup Software


tx51210@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I recently had a Dell DLT autoloader die on me and had to replace the
> system. I had hoped the trends of tape backup systems and software
> would have improved with time no such luck.
>
> I purchased an Exabyte Magnum 1x7 LTO 3 autoloader to replace the old
> Dell drive and to give us more backup capacity. If you are not
> familiar with this very expensive little gem, it may be because it is
> fairly new or it may be because you looked and the $7k price tag and
> moved on.
>
> We have been running Veritas Backup Exec for a few years and I have no
> real complaints. It works well and hopefully you will never need tech
> support.
>
> Here are a few things that I have run across that distrub me:
>
> 1. Device Drivers for most tape systems are still aquired from backup
> software companies who have nothing to do with the tape systems. What
> happened to plug and play advancements?

Sad to hear about that Dell autoloader. Care to share how old and the
model?

Not sure I follow you on the plug and play driver. I would rather have
a tape driver optimized for my backup application from the backup
company than a generic one from the OS company.

However, if it works well who provides the driver becomes a moot
point, IMO.

.

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