Backup drive

jamoor · 14 Aug 2006 at 18:33

HP StorageWorks DAT 72e Tape Drive (DW027A) - External (Kit - Media - UK Warranty)
USB 2.0, 36/72GB (Part No: DW027A)

We are thinking of getting the above, there is not much data to backup, maybe the maximum data will be 25-30 gigs.

Are these DAT tape systems good, or is something else a better bet?

jamoor · 14 Aug 2006 at 20:32

£400,
hard drives are too much hassle.

jamoor · 14 Aug 2006 at 20:52

BillytheImpaler said:
Why do you say that?

putting it in your pocket to take home is difficult, also I can buy an external usb drive instead (which I am going to do anyway) the server already has 2 hard drives mirroring each other anyway.

jamoor · 14 Aug 2006 at 21:52

fonzee said:
not hot swapable ones...

drive caddys are wonderful as well you know.

yes, but I would rather have data backed up on more than 1 medium.