To provide you a direct answer to your question: I have found good experience with the IBM 3995 Optical Jukebox. I believe the shelf life on optical media is 100 years.
-- Joshua S. Bassi Sr. Solutions Architect @ rs-unix.com IBM Certified - AIX/HACMP, SAN, Shark Tivoli Certified Consultant- ADSM/TSM Cell (415) 215-0326 -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Ward, Stuart Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 1:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Data Retention *SMers.. In the very near future I will need to put together a software and hardware proposal for data retention of approximately 50 years due to FDA regulations encompassing the medical industry. My main question would be the type of media to use currently that has any kind of magneto retention life-span nearing or surpassing this. If there are any *SM colleagues out there that are in this situation, I would really appreciate either some feedback on this board, some direct feedback via email or even a discussion over the phone. I thank you all in advance. Stu Ward wards@<nospam>bmcmask.com
