[NTLUG:Discuss] recommendations for tape drive

[Greg Edwards]

Chris Cox wrote:
> 
> I've been deploying a lot of OnStream drives.  Get the SC50 if you don't
> have much depth inside your case... the ADR50 if you do have some room.
> These are the older drives and can be had for $200-300.  As the name
> implies these hold 50G (compressed).  ADR tapes are not as easy
> to find, but you can get the 50G tapes for $50 each if you hunt a bit.
> I started purchasing OnStream when I saw their active Linux support
> and the fact they're about the only people who have a USB solution
> (which I needed for portability).
> 

Chris,

What backup tools would you recommend for the SC50?  I've got my SC50 
installed but I haven't tried to do any backups yet and I'm considering 
BRU.  I don't need a networked solution so their low end workstation 
solution would work for me.  I run staggered cron jobs from my hosts to 
move data to my backup server now.  I just need a solution that will 
move the data to tape unattended and allow a manual recovery.

TIA,
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