Do you just want a device to dump data to? (AKA, an external HD or array?) Or do you need something with removable storage so you can move data off site for disaster recovery?
I would recommend taking a look at http://tapesucks.com/ as I saw a demo of one, and it seems quite good for the price. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District ----- Original Message ----- From: Reimer, Mark [mailto:[email protected]] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:46:43 -0800 Subject: Backup alternatives > In September (20-23), there was a question about backup devices. My issue is > related, but more open. > > My tape drive died late last week. We back up about 1.5 TB per week (full > and incrementals combined), so external HD is a very real option. The file > server is older (Dell 2950). I don't think there is a eSata port on it. Our > internet connection isn't very fast (20 Mb up and down), and quite busy, so > a cloud type solution may not work well. > > I'm open to any ideas you might have. > > Thanks > > Mark > > ~ 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
