[Gllug] Tape backup

[Andrew Och]

> Just run something like:
> 	tar -xvf /dev/st0 /home
> and Bob will become your uncle.

That sounds very cool and simple with little headaches, though I can
already see myself mucking something up. ;-) 

> I've not used the HP SureStore DDS4 drive, but early DDS2 versions 
> have been OK.
> 
> I'm currently using Adaptec 2940AU and 2940UW for the machines which 
> have other SCSI devices, and the Adaptec 2904 for machines which only 
> have one or two external SCSI1 devices. The 2904 has a max of 5Mbit/s 
> which is still faster than most tape drives.

Well I am just about to put in the order for the Adaptec 2904 and HP
SureStore DDS4 drive from our hardware suppliers. The server should go
live within the next two weeks.

Thank you all very much for your advice, it has been greatly
appreciated.

Best regards
Andrew Och


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