23 August 2005
[?/*?][?*/?]Archival survival guide[?/*?][?*/?]
Posted by Matt Tett and Kire Terzievski, Technology & Business Magazine @ 12:21 0 comments
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Quantum SuperLoader 3
The Quantum SuperLoader 3 is a 2RU tape backup unit designed for medium-to-large sized companies. It can store up to 4.8TB of data in its 16+1 cartridge configuration. We were supplied with Super DLT II tapes which can each hold 300GB in native mode and 600GB compressed. The SuperLoader can also support LTO drives.
On the front of the unit are Power, Escape, and Enter buttons as well as an LCD screen. From the panel you can easily work out how to perform simple actions like importing and exporting cartridges as well as changing SCSI IDs. On the back are two Ultra SCSI 160 connectors which you would connect to your server.
All you have to do to get it up and running is attach a SCSI cable from the SuperLoader and connect it up to your server. You're archiving software should then automatically discover the SuperLoader and install the necessary drivers.
Loading cartridges is also a piece of cake. From the SuperLoader you can import each cartridge one at a time.
The SuperLoader scales very well, but it also gives you the option of remotely managing your tape loader through a Web browser or doing firmware upgrades away from your office. There is also an optional bar code reader for non-sequential tape management.
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