I outgrew Zip backups so long ago it isn't funny. I've got to start doing
regular backups at home again. I have 17 GB of storage on my SuperMac,
but only about 3-4 GB of data. Have several other computers on the home
network (at least one per family member, plus my file/web/mail server),
so I'll want at least 10 GB native capacity per backup set.
Speed isn't a huge issue, but cost and reliability are. Total cost is for
drive plus two 10 GB (native capacity) media sets. I'd appreciate
comments on the following from list members, especially on reliability
and real world backup performance.
ORB, $230
media $30, 2.1 GB native capacity
total cost: $530
internal and external options, 732 MB/min???
pro: lease expensive solution, random access
con: new, mixed feedback so far from users,
would use several disks per backup set
APS NS-20 SCSI, $500
media $45, 10 GB native capacity, Travan technology
total cost: $590
external SCSI drive, 50 MB/min
con: I've heard Travan is noisy
APS DVD-RAM, $500
media $25, 5.2 GB native capacity
total cost: $600
external SCSI drive, 80 MB/min
pro: random access for fast restores
con: must flip disk every 2.6 GB
ECHO30 SCSI for Mac, $699
media, $40, 15 GB native capacity
total cost: $779
external SCSI drive, 120 MB/min
APS HyperDAT III SCSI, $850
media $23, 12 GB native
total cost: $898
external SCSI drive, 60 MB/min
pro: inexpensive media
con: I have not been impressed with DAT II reliability,
but have heard DAT III is better, most expensive
drive
I know there was another tape format discussed on the last a couple weeks
back, but didn't save the thread. If it's in this price range, could
someone please provide specs and comparison?
Thanks!
Dan Knight, information systems manager [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Baker Book House Company <http://www.bakerbooks.com>
6030 East Fulton 616-676-9185 x146
Ada, Michigan 49301 fax 616-676-9573
"As for Pentium PCs, well, they're harmless."
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