Steve said:
> My previous experience with DDS-2 was very unhappy -- too much
maintenance, too much downtime, too many ever-changing recommendations
about what brand of media to use, etc.
>...(The only single-tape solution in my price range is VXA, which sounds
very nice, but there is NO WAY I will go with a new, single-vendor
solution...)
Too bad you are dead set against the VXA, since it is an excellent
solution for the problems you mention above. With the discounted eval
offer Ecrix is offering, you really can't get a better value for the
money right now. Yes, you are limited to the manufacturer (currently) for
media, but most of us buy tapes infrequently and well in advance anyway,
plus this certainly address the problem of choosing media brands...
We have been putting a VXA drive through the ringer for several weeks
now, and I have been very impressed with the performance and robust
construction of the drive. The packet technology pioneered by VXA not
only is much more reliable than "regular" tape storage protocols, but
represents a much-needed advancement in what has been stagnant technology
for many years.
Trying something new involves a certain amount of risk, but did that stop
you from buying an iMac?
Just my opinion - no commercial interest in Ecrix, etc.
-gf
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