Hello, netlanders!
I'm considering installing a tape backup in my SCO Xenix System V.2.3.1 (386,
20 Mhz). I'd like to hear from anyone with experience with adding a tape
backup system to Xenix, specifically:
1. Any recommendations (for/against) a particular type of tape backup? From
reading the manual, I gather that tape backups come in one of two forms --
one with its own controller card, and the other than runs off the floppy
controller. I understand the separate controller card means faster
backups; speed is not a big issue. Reliability, however, *is*.
2. Any specific brand preferences or warnings? I'm considering a Colorado
Memory Systems unit (low price, high capacity, slow speed), among others.
Any info appreciated.
3. Has anyone experienced compatability problems? From the manual, I see
that the 'tape' command is not supposed to work with the 'mini' tapes,
which I take to be those that run off of the floppy controller. That's
not such a big deal, as long as I can still use dd to retension the
tape. What else should I watch out for?
4. Most important -- reliability. I will be using this drive to back up
my system periodically, probably nightly. Any reliability information
on specific tape drives would be greatly appreciated.
As always with a request of this type, I will be happy to summarize for the
net.
-karen
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