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From: paul@sdgsun.UUCP (Paul Emerson)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.i386
Subject: Tape Backup Solutions
Keywords: Archive 2150s
Message-ID: <390@sdgsun.UUCP>
Date: 27 Feb 90 21:24:39 GMT
Organization: SDG Division of SAIC ComSystems, Winter Park, FL
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I am in the process of building a 386 based Unix machine, running 
386/ix 2.02.  I am trying to figure out what tape backup arrangements 
would suit my needs.  I am a bit spoiled in that I have become very fond
of our 8mm Exabyte on our Sun network.  But the best price I could get for
an Exabyte, controller and software is $4,400.  This is a little steep for
a personal system at home.  I am now considering the Archive Viper 2150s.
I can get a bare drive for $475.  I understand that Adaptec 1542 controller
will work with the drive and device drivers are available.  Does this sound
like a workable solution?  And where can I get the controller and software?  


Paul

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Paul J. Emerson                           Software Design Group, Inc.  
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