I am currently running Digital UNIX 3.2C on 2 Alpha 3000 300LX systems
with 16 GB of disk spread across the Alpha systems and a VAXstation.
Our current backup scheme utilizes 8mm tape and I would like it replaced
with a DLT drive.
DEC Direct indicates that the TZ88 is not certified for this system. On
a TZ87, they list an "invalid shipping lead time" which the sales
person says this usually indicates that the part is being phased out.
They are trying to determine if this is the case with the TZ87 drive.
1) Does anybody know for sure that the TZ87 is being phased out?
2) Has anybody had any experience using a TZ88 on a 3000 300LX? Is
the tape drive really not certified for this system and, if it not,
will it be in the near future?
3) Is there some other tape drive alternative I should be looking
at compatible with a TZ85? (A client has a TZ85 so it would be
convenient if I could exchange data in this format).
Thanks.
Karl E. Liliestedt karl_at_msdc.com
Medical Systems Development Corporation
Atlanta, GA
Received on Tue Dec 10 1996 - 22:07:54 NZDT