Tape Drive Recommendation Needed
Hi There, I need some advises from you on which Tape Drive to pick for my NT4 Server. . . . got 2 quotes from supplier: HP Surestore DAT24 Tape Drive, Model# C1555, $1204CDN IBM DAT 12/24 Tape Drive, (don't know which model), $870CDN My question is.
Hi There, I need some advises from you on which Tape Drive to pick for my NT4 Server....got 2 quotes from supplier:
HP Surestore DAT24 Tape Drive, Model# C1555, $1204CDN
IBM DAT 12/24 Tape Drive, (don't know which model), $870CDN
My question is....HP or IBM, both have 3yrs warranty...similar performance (7.2GB per hour) which one should I pick...which one you are recommending?
Thanks for your help!
regards,
Mugen C
HP Surestore DAT24 Tape Drive, Model# C1555, $1204CDN
IBM DAT 12/24 Tape Drive, (don't know which model), $870CDN
My question is....HP or IBM, both have 3yrs warranty...similar performance (7.2GB per hour) which one should I pick...which one you are recommending?
Thanks for your help!
regards,
Mugen C
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Hi,
How much extra is it to go for DLT rather than DAT?
I'd recommend DLT over DAT every time if given the option.
Actually, I was given the option and our HP DLT drive is excellent!
How much extra is it to go for DLT rather than DAT?
I'd recommend DLT over DAT every time if given the option.
Actually, I was given the option and our HP DLT drive is excellent!
Ah ha!!!
Well, in that case.....
I'd probably go for the HP unit myself.
Not because I've used one and can recommend it that way.
Rather, the HP DLT drives have been very reliable - so I'm thinking same manufacturer, gotta be similar quality.
Well, in that case.....
I'd probably go for the HP unit myself.
Not because I've used one and can recommend it that way.
Rather, the HP DLT drives have been very reliable - so I'm thinking same manufacturer, gotta be similar quality.
If you can afford it, I'd say skip the 12/24 DAT drives and get pricing on the 20/40 DDS4 DAT drives.
I have found that the compression is VERY optimistic with DAT drives and its very easy to use up more than 12Gb on a PC these days, let alone a Server!
Seagate have good pricing for 20/40 DAT drives (in Australia anyway) as they are cheaper than HP or SONY. IBM may also be affordable.
Regards
Greggy
I have found that the compression is VERY optimistic with DAT drives and its very easy to use up more than 12Gb on a PC these days, let alone a Server!
Seagate have good pricing for 20/40 DAT drives (in Australia anyway) as they are cheaper than HP or SONY. IBM may also be affordable.
Regards
Greggy
