[NTLUG:Discuss] Tape Backup Question

[Steve]

I bought a Iomega Ditto Tape Drive from IMS (Michigan) for $5 from Yahoo
Auction last month.

So far, my biggest problem is that the QIC-3020 tape (Iomega 3.2 Gb)
MUST be factory-formatted.  If for any reason the format loses its sync
bits, the tape is "el garbarge."

Out of some 20 backup efforts, I've lost 4 backup contents (and lots of
agony sessions).  I've gone thru 3 tapes due to loss of format so far and
can no longer trust the tape/drive to retain its information.  In fact,
I'm thinking of giving the tape drive away (more trouble than its worth).

Any taker?


Steve

Alex.Coker at ipaper.com wrote:

> Sorry to butt in here, but I'd like to know more about this ISA floppy
> controller for the Ditto Tape unit.
> Where can I get one?
> Do you know the part number to ask for?
>
> Thanks,
> Alex
>
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