john sullivan writes: [.....SNIP.....] For instance, backups. For hpux, I currently use a 8GB DDS drive which backs up 2 hpux servers, 2 workstations, and an Apple server. I can fit 3 days of the above on 1 tape. If these were mpe systems, I would be mounting 15 tapes and have 5 tape drives. [.....SNIP.....] Hmmmmm....... John, if you had that much MPE data why couldn't you use the Model 4000DC 8-16 GByte compressing DDS drive part number C1530B on your 3000 ? ...... We just bought two, which is why I know the numbers..... Ken Sletten