[NTLUG:Discuss] backup device recommendations

[kbrannen@gte.net]

jeremyb at univista.com wrote:
>   up until now I've been restricted to using old hardware for my lab boxes
> and servers and have never had the need for a solid backup solution under
> Linux since everything until now has been a "test  environment" and most of
> my clients have NT/2000 servers doing file backups. 
>  I know a bit about tape devices on Linux but don't
> have enough experience to confidently choose a particular device for my
> needs.
> I'm hoping you all can give me some direction on what to purchase.
> this is what I need.
> 
> -10+ GB capacity.
> -less then $350 (including tapes)
> -IDE or SCSI assuming I can get the controler with the drive for less then
> $400
> -Something known to work reliably with minimal setup time would be nice..

Does it have to be tape?  If it's just a simple backup (not worrying about 
fire or something), then just buy another hard drive.

If you need to take it offsite, then you might still want to get another hard 
drive, and check into the "removeable drive kits".  Search Google with 
"removeable hard drive".  The kit is generally < $50, plus an 60-80G hard 
drive for < $100, and you're easily less than $350.

Please note, I haven't used a setup like this with Linux, but it sounds like 
it should work. :-)  I have use DLT tapes with Linux, which would meet all 
your requirements except for price.

HTH,
Kevin