Question about SAS / Tape Drives

[tribz]

I need to replace our external SCSI LTO4 drive and it looks like we're going to get an external SAS LTO5 drive as a replacement.

DAFT QUESTION BIT

I'll need a SAS interface card and an external SAS cable, yes? If so, could you recommend one?

 

[tribz]

Thanks for the info. I've found a Quantum bundle that includes the HBA. Just need to check it 6Gbs.

The LTO6 quotes were quite a bit dearer for us, around 2-300 for the device and quite a bit on the media which when multiplied by 20 adds a fair bit to the price, about a grand I think it was.