Retro didn't ask for license number?
I recently added another client to the backups. Using AppleShare I loaded the 4.2 client software onto the Macintosh. Everything loaded fine, I restarted, etc. Once back at the backup computer (BW G3, Retrospect 4.2) I checked the client list, and the recently added client showed up, but with no license number next to it. I know I had some licenses left, but I still had to put in the next number (or a free one) before. Is Retrospect just using one of the license "slots" and not reporting what number? It would be nice to know what number it is using so that I don't try and duplicate it at a later point. Thanks. Jeffry C. Nichols, PhD Instructor/Lab Coordinator Rice University Biochemistry Department Houston, Texas -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Appletalk vs. TCP/IP backup speeds
I have an interesting situation on one of my client macs. It is a bluewhite G3 with a 10/100 card built-in. The backup machine is a beige G3, 266 MHz, backing up to an Exabyte 8mm tape drive, networked via an Asante 10/100 PCI card. Using the "info" box on the client G3 when using TCP/IP the speed is something like 80-100 Kb/sec, while changing to Appletalk I get around 800-1000 Kb/sec (approximate 10 fold increase). My understanding was that appletalk was a "lesser" connection protocol as compared to TCP/IP. The network system is Cat 5 (or 6) wiring, and I know that several other macs, including another bluewhite G3 (communicating at 4500-7000 Kb/sec), are supporting and running at 100 Mb. We are still checking the ports and all for that Mac, but I'm still curious about the difference between appletalk and TCP/IP. Thanks. Jeffry C. Nichols, PhD Instructor/Lab Coordinator Rice University Biochemistry Department Houston, Texas Phone: 713-348-2660 -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
simple question/problem
I've checked the FAQ and technical bulletins, but I can't find anything about error -24121, extension too old. I get this concerning the "Retrospect Help" file. I reloaded the Help file from the CD, but that did not work. Can someone help me with this? I know it's minor, but it's annoying. Thanks. Jeffry C. Nichols, PhD Instructor/Lab Coordinator Rice University Biochemistry Department Houston, Texas Phone: 713-348-2660 -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Compression and speed
With all this talk of compression, speed, different drives, etc., would it be possible for someone at Dantz to set up a database that Retrospect users could contribute to with the purpose of documenting the different systems and their performance? At a minimum, it could include backup computer type, backup device used, connection type (SCSI, USB, Firewire), typical backup speeds as reported in the log file, and most importantly, footnotes to problems/solutions that people have tried or used to improve their own backup. As an example, I'm currently fighting the problem of several backup clients which run faster via Appletalk than TCP/IP. Also, I'd like to know, as someone else mentioned, would it be advantageous to get a SCSI-2 or SCSI-3 card, or am I limited by the speed of the backup device itself? Just my $0.02. Jeffry C. Nichols, PhD Instructor/Lab Coordinator Rice University Biochemistry Department Houston, Texas Phone: 713-348-2660 -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
feature request
While we have been successful in eliminating most of the problem backup computers, we are still struggling with a few more. In particular, if a backup computer slows to a crawl (as one last did) then the backup nevers finishes overnight. For example, one of our problem Macs started backing up at 10:56 PM last night, and it has only copied 47 Mb at 9:30 AM this morning! My feature request would be to have a "skip" client option along with the "pause" and "stop" options so that either you could manually skip a client, or even better, set a parameter to skip a client if the backup on that client has exceeded "X" minutes/hours. Any likelihood of this being implemented? Thanks. Jeffry C. Nichols, PhD Instructor/Lab Coordinator Rice University Biochemistry Department Houston, Texas Phone: 713-348-2660 -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
similar question about firewire/SCSI
In one of the messages, there was talk about firewire to SCSI bridges and how Retrospect supports them. Is this support for specifically made devices? The reason I ask is we just bought a new iMac and it gets less use overall than the current backup computer. I was considering purchasing a firewire to SCSI converter (Orange Micro makes one for $100) to run our Exabyte external tape drive. Would this configuration work? Is the converter going to slow things down even more than the current set up? (beige G3 tower, built-in SCSI). Thanks. Jeff Nichols, Ph.D. Rice University Biochemistry Department Office: Keck Hall Room 311 Phone: 713-348-2660 -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Search: http://www.mail-archive.com/retro-talk%40latchkey.com/ For urgent issues, please contact Dantz technical support directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 925.253.3050.
Firewire to SCSI converter.
I recently bought a FireREX firewire to SCSI converter in the hopes of using my Exabyte 8700 LT (8mm) tape drive with out new iMac. I've tried just about everything I can to get this to work, but with no luck. Has anyone set up a similar system, or is this just not going to work? Thanks. Jeff Nichols, Ph.D. Rice University Biochemistry Department Office: Keck Hall Room 311 Phone: 713-348-2660 -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Search: http://www.mail-archive.com/retro-talk%40latchkey.com/ For urgent issues, please contact Dantz technical support directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 925.253.3050.
