[MAGNet] sad memorial to sturdy DAT

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From: Michael Rimar (mrmr@uclink4.berkeley.edu)
Date: Fri Nov 08 2002 - 10:44:01 PST

Hi Folks:

Well, that DAT-DDS3 machine I emailed about replacing the power
supply...well, it's passed on.

So these questions have come up when considering next steps:

Stick with DDS3/SCSI; get a new one.

Upgrade to DDS4/SCSI drive, needing to upgrade to new tapes to take
advantage of higher storage capability.

Or move to AIT tape. Salesperson shared about how DDS is on its way
out; that would not have significant impact but latching on to newer
(?), supported technology is usually better. Can get FireWire AIT
for similar cost--but tapes are way more expensive.

Anyone have familiarity with these systems and relative + and - on them?

Thanks!

michael 

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