"Paul H. Christidis" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >We are getting a 2GB DDS DAT drive (# C2478SZ) or an upgraded 2-8GB >(upgrade from standard C2477SZ) and I have the following questions: > >1. What is the part number for the corresponding tape media? > >2. Are there any non HP sources for comparable media? any comments? We use DDS tapes from other sources quite reliably. I think we currently are using Sony and Maxell. The important thing is that the tapes be DDS, not DAT, and that they have Media Recognition System. >3. Any recommendations on tape lengths? 90m works for our backups, but we limit ourselves to 60m for sending off-site, because we cannot be sure what model of drive the recipient will have. >4. Any recommendations on cleaning cartridges? By all means use one. The HP cartridge seems to do a good job for us.