> <plug alert>
> We've been using and supporting DLTs with our Backup+ product and have
> been highly impressed with their capability and speed. Recent
> performance testing indicates that transfer rates on the order of
> 6GB/hour (yes, six gigabytes per hour) are possible! DDS drives are
> just approaching about a third of that speed today.
> <end plug alert>
>
> As a result, I would recommend you investigate the possibility of DLT
> instead of the DDS drive. The capacity and speed of the device far
> surpasses what you can achieve with DDS. Since you are on a larger
> system, this might be a better fit than a DDS drive. Again, you
> need to answer the first question about "what you're trying to
> accomplish" in order to make such a decision.
>
 
How is a DLT drive configured on a 5.0 system?
 
Rob Joseph
The NPD Group