On Fri, Feb 10, 2006 at 03:47:51PM -0500, Guy Dallaire enlightened us: > We're curently using a 5 slot DLT IV tape changer. I'm getting an > increased amount of errors and the tape drive is quite old now. > > We're considering the purchase of s single LTO2 drive. > > We're using amanda 2.4.5 on centos 4.2 without problem > > Kernel is 2.6.9-22.0.1.ELsmp > > Gnu Tar is 1.14 > > I would like to know if any of you is using a similar OS for the > amanda server, having succes with LTO2 drives and the drive > manufacturer/model you are using. >
I'm using RHEL3 at the moment with 2.4.5p1 and a Centrance (now Quantum) 1U rackmount LTO2 drive. It's got room for a second drive in it and only cost about $2200. Way better than the $3500 HP wanted for a refurbed, 90-day warranty to replace the LTO1 drive that died a month out of warranty. The speed is a little slow on the 1U, but they have a 2U that is faster. Matt -- Matt Hyclak Department of Mathematics Department of Social Work Ohio University (740) 593-1263
