Looking for info on tape drives

[Mark Frost]

Hello. I'm looking for some info/advice regarding tape backup units.

We have an ISI V16 UNIX machine which currently is using a Northern
Telecom "Flashback" 1/4" tape drive. Using this drive it takes roughly
10 tapes to back up 600-700 megabytes (it also takes about 3-4 hours).
We are interested in finding something else - hopefully something faster
and more compact (i.e. fewer tapes).

I've heard recommendations for Exabyte. I also had one recommendation for
a DAT backup mechanism. I'm interested in experiences anyone has had with
these storage devices or possibly even something else in the tape-drive
department that might suit our needs.

Please respond via email.

Thanx

Mark Frost
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