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2TB (Tape) Backup System |
 Apr 10 2012, 04:17
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Group: Developer (Donating) Posts: 2332 Joined: 28-June 02 From: Argentina Member No.: 2425  |
I'm considering making my RAID 1 HDDs RAID 0, and then backing up to tape or something.
My only requirement is that it has to be at least 2TB, ideally 4TB, and no more than 500 bucks, ideally 300. Ideas? This post has been edited by kwanbis: Apr 10 2012, 04:18 -------------------- MAREO: http://www.webearce.com.ar
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Apr 10 2012, 09:29
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Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 14-August 06 Member No.: 34027 |
Tape backup is a pretty expensive proposition. Even with the high hard drive prices lately, it would still be more affordable to buy 4TB of hard disks than a tape drive + tapes.
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Apr 11 2012, 19:23
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Group: Developer (Donating) Posts: 2332 Joined: 28-June 02 From: Argentina Member No.: 2425 |
I already have 10x2TB hds, in raid1.
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Apr 13 2012, 08:06
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Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 14-August 06 Member No.: 34027 |
Well, a LTO Ultrium 5 cartridge at 1.5 TB is about 1/2 - 1/3 of the price of a 1.5 TB hard drive. But an LTO Ult 5 tape drive probably costs more than your 10 hard drives. If you expect your RAID 1 array to expand, then the tape drive is probably worth it in the long run.
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