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Below is a DAT Tape Drive,
http://www.jump.co.za/product/quantum-seagate-dat-72-36-72gb-internal-frst-qd72is-11898952.htm
Below are the DAT Tapes
http://www.jump.co.za/product/sony-dat-72-data-cartridge-31461598.htm
You can shop around and probably get better prices and brands, but just threw that together quickly
Probably one of the most reliable solutions for that price, and if it is a single server you are backing up you can use NTbackup or even HP Data Protector Express Single server edition (free) and I am sure there are many out there.
But the really cheap option would be to use removable storage, however that is not very reliable.
hope that helps
http://www.jump.co.za/product/quantum-seagate-dat-72-36-72gb-internal-frst-qd72is-11898952.htm
Below are the DAT Tapes
http://www.jump.co.za/product/sony-dat-72-data-cartridge-31461598.htm
You can shop around and probably get better prices and brands, but just threw that together quickly
Probably one of the most reliable solutions for that price, and if it is a single server you are backing up you can use NTbackup or even HP Data Protector Express Single server edition (free) and I am sure there are many out there.
But the really cheap option would be to use removable storage, however that is not very reliable.
hope that helps
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Well they will work, just depends what your data is worth.
I have had a client backing up to a removable drive for over 3 years without problems, but then clients have had drives fail on them within a few months.
(Cost of data loss) VS (Cost of backup solution)
Tapes are more durable and reliable, they are my personal preference.
I have had a client backing up to a removable drive for over 3 years without problems, but then clients have had drives fail on them within a few months.
(Cost of data loss) VS (Cost of backup solution)
Tapes are more durable and reliable, they are my personal preference.
The problem with USB is that it is fsck slow. eSata is a much better option if the device you want to backup has sata ports.
Those tapes are too small to backup 40GB.
Also look at a backup plan.
Don't just put the data on a external drive, and keep on replacing the same backup file.
Work out how long you need to keep the data for, i.e. 5 day rotation etc. Also test the backups regularly, I use BackupExec at work. When I purchased it a long, long time ago they techie that trained me said that it should be called "restore exec" as it helps a lot that you "backup" but have no idea how to restore or test the data.
Don't just put the data on a external drive, and keep on replacing the same backup file.
Work out how long you need to keep the data for, i.e. 5 day rotation etc. Also test the backups regularly, I use BackupExec at work. When I purchased it a long, long time ago they techie that trained me said that it should be called "restore exec" as it helps a lot that you "backup" but have no idea how to restore or test the data.
they are 36GB/72GB with compression, we use them at a few clients and are able to backup 40+ Gigs, hence the dat72 (if i remember correcly). You can also get the DAT160 and DAT320 from HP if you need.
LTO4 would be a better option, a little bit more pricey then the DAT.
Kroks, then he can just look at the 160 or 320 if need be, but like Therift said the LTO's will work great if he will spend the extra cash.
Kroks, then he can just look at the 160 or 320 if need be, but like Therift said the LTO's will work great if he will spend the extra cash.
You can look at the Dell Units, the PowerVault 110T is a very nice unit, I have a external one.
http://www1.euro.dell.com/za/en/bus...d=tapebackup_external_scsi&s=bsd&cs=RC1078563
And you can get a internal one for less than R35000, if you play with the warranties.
http://www1.euro.dell.com/za/en/bus...d=tapebackup_external_scsi&s=bsd&cs=RC1078563
And you can get a internal one for less than R35000, if you play with the warranties.
I would have to say no; I worked for a company that had around 100 remote sites backed up to disk, and they failed regulary. Tape is the most reliable form of backup, a 160 DAT will be fine for backing up, or a the 36 will also be fine. Most backups generally have a 2:1 backup ratio.
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Forget the whole expensive backup thing. The key is to spread the risk.
Doesn't matter how good tapes/whatever iis. A single backup is a recipe for disaster. There is no "best media" your best bet is a combination.
Due to the extreme lack of detail in the OP, its difficult to say, but here is what I would do:
Grab a harddisk dock R500
Grab a couple of small-ish harddrives (both Seagate & WD) R1000
Couple of RW DVDs R200
Then you alternate between the HDDs, DVDs and maybe a network linked PC.
Doesn't matter how good tapes/whatever iis. A single backup is a recipe for disaster. There is no "best media" your best bet is a combination.
Due to the extreme lack of detail in the OP, its difficult to say, but here is what I would do:
Grab a harddisk dock R500
Grab a couple of small-ish harddrives (both Seagate & WD) R1000
Couple of RW DVDs R200
Then you alternate between the HDDs, DVDs and maybe a network linked PC.
I doubt that.
It's only true for drives that are powered up and spinning in laptops, when its off it means jack sheet. Best to look at 3.5" drives in this scenario.