I'm sure there are some "More Enterprise" solutions, but I always liked what I saw from http://high-rely.com/ (Also accessable from http://tapesucks.com FYI).
--Matt Ross Ephrata School District ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike [mailto:[email protected]] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:50:37 -0700 Subject: Backup devices... > I’ve read a few threads on here regarding alternatives to tape, but > haven’t really found what I’m looking for. Right now, several of my > clients are using a removable drive system from Addonics called the Ruby > Drive Cartridge System (http://www.addonics.com/products/ruby/ruby_dcs.asp). > This system is nice because it connects via esata or usb and uses 2.5” > harddrives as the storage medium. Backups are very fast through esata. Our > fileserver backs up about 140GB in about 35 minutes with this system using > cheap 500GB drives. > > The only problem with this system is the manufacturing quality and > consistency. I’ve gotten a few cartridges that won’t plug in properly to > the cradle, and others don’t slide in and out smoothly. It really seems > like it’s cheaply made. Are there any other removable drive systems out > there that use 2.5” drives like this? I’m really surprised that I have > not been able to find a higher quality system than this one. > > Thanks, > > Mike > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
