Tape Autoloader

unde4d

unde4d

unde4d

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Hi Folks,

Thinking of replacing a problematic PowerVault 124T. Not impressed with the 124T, I've had multiple replacements under warranty. Would like to change the unit with something better, and more reliable. What tape autoloaders do you guys recommend?
 
Apologies, should have given more details. It's connected to a PE6850, via SCSI, running Win Server '03 Std & Backup Exec 12.5

The problems I've having are a bit baffling. Every couple of months (6?), the T124 decides to die - I/O errors, losing connection to host, etc. Each and everytime I run into a problem, I call Dell Support - we go through the motions (replace tapes/cleaning tape, check connection, scsi card, etc). Then eventually they issue a replacement unit.

I originally purchased the unit in 2005, and it's physically been replaced 6times. This thing should just happily churn through the tapes & I'm fed-up with the hassle.

Other points to note - it's an LTO2, with a single 8-Tape magazine (7Data, 1 Cleaning). I take a full back-up every 2weeks (1TB), with daily incrementals (20GB). I don't need a second magazine yet, but I will do within the next 12months.
 
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