We've just purchased an F230 and are considering our backup options. We have been considering connecting a DLT7000 to a local host and using it for both backing up the filer and our local stuff (100BaseTX connect). The other possibility is to connect the drive to the filer and backup other stuff remotely (though that might confuse our backup software).
Our SE raised an issue about streaming with the DLT7000 and how the drive can slow down a lot if you don't keep it fed. Has anyone any experience with either local or remote DLT7000s? Can a 230 keep one streaming? Can you stream one over 100Mb ethernet, or at least keep it going at a reasonable rate?
Perhaps a 4000 stacker might be better, but the capacity of the 7000 would be nice. -- Alan Judge Phone: +353-1-6046901 Indigo Network Operations Centre Fax: +353-1-6046948