Hi misc, I'm setting up a new backup server, and I'm looking at using a SAS connected tape drive. Now, last time I set up a tape station UWSCSI was in high fashion, so it was a while ago... :-)
I've tried to research how to best connect the (not yet purchased) drive to an OpenBSD box, but come up blank so far. I don't need a full SAS RAID controller (and I'm not sure they would accept tape drives), so I'm looking at simple "dumb" HBA:s. (And I'm assuming normal dumb SATA interfaces aren't up to the task.) Would something like the LSI SAS 9211-4i work, and would the st(4) driver pick up a tape drive attached to one? http://www.pc-pitstop.com/sas_hba/sas9211-4i.asp Or does anyone have a better (read: cheaper) suggestion, perferrably something that is field-tested and known to work? :-) Any pointers are much appreciated and I'm open to any idea except "use hard drives, they're cheap". :-) No, I need a tape drive for this. Thanks, /Benny -- internetlabbet.se / work: +46 8 551 124 80 / "Words must Benny Lofgren / mobile: +46 70 718 11 90 / be weighed, / fax: +46 8 551 124 89 / not counted." / email: benny -at- internetlabbet.se
