> I would *strongly* advise getting a second tape drive. I agree, and it would be a possibility once this approach proves itself out, as the place the newest LTO3 tape cartridges are going to be archived itself is another processing location that could benefit from this kind of backup strategy. I am certain after a little "wait and see" time passes the order for a 2nd set of LTO3 Tape Drive and media will be placed, and I will be there to set it up.
Gil > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Paul Newton > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 4:30 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [NF] - a hybrid backup strategy in the making > > > > > But, as nice as this approach is, one must still rotate all the > local USB > > HDDs off site once each month, which for the number of machines in this > > case is a fairly significant task. So, here is how I am going to set > > these folks up this week, after their new LTO3 Tape Drive unit arrives. > > Hi Gil > > I would *strongly* advise getting a second tape drive. From > experience there is a good chance that the one you use for the > backups won't be available or will c**p out when it comes to > restore. You might even consider swapping them around from time to time. > > Cheers > > > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
