Julia
>Currently, we are using one DDS-3 tape drive for our entire local base of about 70
>users
>I am also interested in doing a remote backup of our NYC office. They have static
>IPs, and could possibly be added to our backup sets.
>So, should I keep the same tape system (DDS-3) and get a new drive (auto-loader), get
>an additional drive (poor man's auto-loader), or go with something new?
>Oh, Retrospect is running on a Mac vanilla G3. It *could* possibly be run on a MP G4,
>with a SCSI card or maybe Firewire/USB if that was the way to go.
I'd replace the DDS3 drive immediately - they only last 2-3 years in my experience so
you're probably on borrowed time already.
I'd do the remote office over TCP/IP, either to your new tape drive or to a holding
disc then to tape.
Then I'd get an Exabyte M2 or a rackmount dual-drive Ecrix to back up to. That way,
even with addituonal data to be backed up, you should be able to complete the backup
overnight without changing tapes.
Regards
PS - I would strogly recommend not re-using the DDS drive anywhere. If you need
another drive get another Exabyte or an Ecrix. Another Ecrix won't break the bank,
and then you have drive redundancy...
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