Question:
>We have a Sparc 1000 with two fiber storage arrays which will mostly
>be used for an Oracle database. Looking at a DLT solution with
>Solstice Backup. Any one recommend a good tape drive DLT or other?
Responses:
DLT 7000's where recommended and preferred.
Sun L280 (DLT 7000) tape jukebox work well (Several replies mentioned
DLT 7000).
Quantum DLT Drives where mentioned
Sun StoreEdge DLT's where recommend
http://www.sun.com/storage/dlt/index.html - may be pricey.
Drives from Cybernetics where recommended, however after hours
support was lacking - time frame 8 months ago.
(http://www.cybernetics.com/)
DLT Jukeboxes where also recommended for large data needs.
Overall everyone seem to like DLT and recommended the DLT 7000 or 4000.
Questions Raised:
1. DLT's 7000 may not work well with Solstice Backup, however others
stated that they have had no problem...
2. Another question was raised about usefulness of AIT tapes.
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