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Reliability: The Heart
of the DLTtape System
QUANTUM DLTtape HANDBOOK
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5.1
There is nothing more frustrating (or costly) than attempting to
restore a file or directory, only to discover it can’t be done because
of errors or worn out tape. An inexpensive tape drive suddenly loses
its appeal when a project manager is upset about a corrupted file
that can’t be restored. It doesn’t matter who deleted the original
version; it’s the IS manager’s fault. Suddenly, that too-good-to-be-
true low cost tape drive looks more and more like a mistake.
You Count On Tape Backup
Reliability should be one of the main criteria you use to evaluate
tape backup systems. You need to match your organization’s back-
up needs to the expected reliability of your tape backup system. In
standalone workstation backup or other light-duty applications, a
low-end tape system such as QIC or DAT may make perfect sense.
This is especially true when you know you’ll use a tape just a few
times and archive it.
When it comes to network, enterprise and other mission-critical
backup situations, you can’t afford to cut corners. With data stor-
age capacity at mid-to large-scale companies doubling every 12 to
18 months, you need a fast, reliable tape backup system that will
match your needs now and in the future. The DLTtape system was
specifically designed for today’s demanding mission-critical back-