RE: ONStream backups
Title: RE: ONStream backups We are currently stuck using them at our company due to cost restraints of a larger solution. I use a 30 GB and 50 GB for our server backups. Nearly every time I attempt to do a restore, even with tapes only used once, twice, or a brand new tape, I usually have random trouble reading the tape and I end up restoring from another of my numerous backups. Backup Exec shows it as blank media. If the tape is recognized It's not the media, because I can overwrite it later and restore from it with no problems. Mike Schmalz Network Administrator Brilliance Audio www.brillianceaudio.com -Original Message- From: Scott Yorga [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 10:23 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: ONStream backups Hi. Does anyone have any experience with Onstream ADR50 backup drives? I'm looking at one to back up an Exch2K server, and some other Win2K servers and their data. Budget is extremely limited (what else is new), and 50GB of storage for under $700 looks pretty appealing. TIA, Scott Yorga List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: ONStream backups
Title: RE: ONStream backups -Original Message-From: Mike Schmalz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 9:48 AMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: ONStream backups We are currently stuck using them at our company due to cost restraints of a larger solution. I use a 30 GB and 50 GB for our server backups. Nearly every time I attempt to do a restore, even with tapes only used once, twice, or a brand new tape, I usually have random trouble reading the tape and I end up restoring from another of my numerous backups. Backup Exec shows it as blank media. If the tape is recognized, the restore usually works. It's not the media, because I can overwrite it later and restore from it with no problems. Mike Schmalz Network Administrator Brilliance Audio www.brillianceaudio.com -Original Message- From: Scott Yorga [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 10:23 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: ONStream backups Hi. Does anyone have any experience with Onstream ADR50 backup drives? I'm looking at one to back up an Exch2K server, and some other Win2K servers and their data. Budget is extremely limited (what else is new), and 50GB of storage for under $700 looks pretty appealing. TIA, Scott Yorga List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at:http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: ONStream backups
Title: Message they are pretty poor, I echo mikes comments. Have a look at DLT1 or maybe even DAT. -Original Message-From: Mike Schmalz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 01 February 2002 14:48To: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: ONStream backups We are currently stuck using them at our company due to cost restraints of a larger solution. I use a 30 GB and 50 GB for our server backups. Nearly every time I attempt to do a restore, even with tapes only used once, twice, or a brand new tape, I usually have random trouble reading the tape and I end up restoring from another of my numerous backups. Backup Exec shows it as blank media. If the tape is recognized It's not the media, because I can overwrite it later and restore from it with no problems. Mike Schmalz Network Administrator Brilliance Audio www.brillianceaudio.com -Original Message- From: Scott Yorga [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 10:23 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: ONStream backups Hi. Does anyone have any experience with Onstream ADR50 backup drives? I'm looking at one to back up an Exch2K server, and some other Win2K servers and their data. Budget is extremely limited (what else is new), and 50GB of storage for under $700 looks pretty appealing. TIA, Scott Yorga List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at:http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: ONStream backups
Title: RE: ONStream backups We see the same issues here. After using the tapes for overtwo and a half years with NTbackup, ArcServe and now VeritasBackup Exec, I also have random issues reading the tapes. Yes, this is a good inexpensive solution, but we are researching a new solution for our 2003 budget. Jim Sullivan -Original Message-From: Mike Schmalz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 9:48 AMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: ONStream backups We are currently stuck using them at our company due to cost restraints of a larger solution. I use a 30 GB and 50 GB for our server backups. Nearly every time I attempt to do a restore, even with tapes only used once, twice, or a brand new tape, I usually have random trouble reading the tape and I end up restoring from another of my numerous backups. Backup Exec shows it as blank media. If the tape is recognized It's not the media, because I can overwrite it later and restore from it with no problems. Mike Schmalz Network Administrator Brilliance Audio www.brillianceaudio.com -Original Message- From: Scott Yorga [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 10:23 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: ONStream backups Hi. Does anyone have any experience with Onstream ADR50 backup drives? I'm looking at one to back up an Exch2K server, and some other Win2K servers and their data. Budget is extremely limited (what else is new), and 50GB of storage for under $700 looks pretty appealing. TIA, Scott Yorga List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at:http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
ONStream backups
Hi. Does anyone have any experience with Onstream ADR50 backup drives? I'm looking at one to back up an Exch2K server, and some other Win2K servers and their data. Budget is extremely limited (what else is new), and 50GB of storage for under $700 looks pretty appealing. TIA, Scott Yorga List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: ONStream backups
Title: RE: ONStream backups Biggest concern that I have heard is tape availability. If you can get a good supply for your needs, I would go for it. Eric Wittenberg, MCSE CNA ASE Technical Systems Analyst 3D Computer Services Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta (780)484 9788 Fax (780) 484 9811 e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] URL www.3dcomp.com -Original Message- From: Scott Yorga [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 8:23 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: ONStream backups Hi. Does anyone have any experience with Onstream ADR50 backup drives? I'm looking at one to back up an Exch2K server, and some other Win2K servers and their data. Budget is extremely limited (what else is new), and 50GB of storage for under $700 looks pretty appealing. TIA, Scott Yorga List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: ONStream backups
I've been using two of them to backup excahnge and 4 servers in our company for over 1 1/2 years. They have worked great and interfaced easily with Backup Exec. I have had only one tape that failed in a short amount of time. They rest have been great. I would recommend them to anyone Brad Van Otterloo, EE, MCSE, MCP+Internet Network Administrator/Controls Engineer -Original Message- From: Scott Yorga [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 9:23 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: ONStream backups Hi. Does anyone have any experience with Onstream ADR50 backup drives? I'm looking at one to back up an Exch2K server, and some other Win2K servers and their data. Budget is extremely limited (what else is new), and 50GB of storage for under $700 looks pretty appealing. TIA, Scott Yorga List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: ONStream backups
I used them for short period of time. They are very slow (especially across a network), when you get one get a few extra tapes because they may not be making them in a couple of years. If you are using internal only on the exchange server with a smaller datastore (10 gig) then go for it, it should work great. ellery july phone - 651-225-3895 -Original Message- From: Scott Yorga [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 9:23 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: ONStream backups Hi. Does anyone have any experience with Onstream ADR50 backup drives? I'm looking at one to back up an Exch2K server, and some other Win2K servers and their data. Budget is extremely limited (what else is new), and 50GB of storage for under $700 looks pretty appealing. TIA, Scott Yorga List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
