It's called a DS8800. Works great, small footprint. Has many replication/backup options. I would guess that the TCO is actually less than most tape or VTS solutions.
You might combine with HSM to enjoy some compression and management features. Of course, you can still be 'tapeless' and have some real tape drives for tertiary backups. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Henke, George Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 2:36 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Tapeless Solutions Does anyone know of an IBM completely tapeless solution and what it might cost? I have heard of the TS7740, but it holds only 6 TB per draw. We have 750 TB on tape. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
