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Subject: Re: Seeking recommendations for backup system
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> I'm seeking recommendation for a backup system (software) that can be
> used with a decent sized tape library, probably LTO based, and FreeBSD
> 4.3-STABLE.

This was discussed, although probably for a lower level, on the freebsd-stable
mailing list recently.  I believe that the more expensive Veritas tool was
suggested, since it apparently has a native FreeBSD agent.

I have used a number of changers; my favorite (of a small sample) is the
Qualstar.  If you don't want to spend much money some interesting changers
appear on eBay, up to and including a StorageTek unit with a base capacity
of 3 TB, maintenance-ready.  I have an ADIC VLS DLT for my home system which
cost $200, has a single DLT III XT - tapes are cheap.

(I have no idea if the StorageTek unit can be controlled by FreeBSD; the
ADIC unit is no problem.  ADIC was very helpful to me, even though the unit
was purchased used.)

MLS

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