rmas@cbosgd.UUCP (RMAS Project Login) (11/22/84)
Is there a device available that can be used to backup a harddisk via a RS232 link? We have a AT&T 3B2/300, that system only offers the 5.25 inch floppy for a backup device. Ever try to backup 30M on those floppies? It is not a pretty site. We are looking for a device that does not require much human intervention. A long backup time is somewhat ok. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Tom Lanning AT&T Bell Laboratories Columbus Ohio 43213 614-860-4153
rmas@cbosgd.UUCP (RMAS Project Login) (11/26/84)
> > Is there a device available that can be used to backup a harddisk > via a RS232 link? We have a AT&T 3B2/300, that system only offers the 5.25 > inch floppy for a backup device. Ever try to backup 30M on those floppies? > It is not a pretty site. We are looking for a device that does not require > much human intervention. A long backup time is somewhat ok. Any pointers > would be greatly appreciated. > I implied in the above message that I was looking for a solution to a problem in our development environment, that was incorrect. We need a solution that will be applied to our end product. Several people suggested using the 3bnet or ports cards to communicate to a different computer that has a better backup scheme. Although that would work, the price of that type of solution is unattractive. We need a reasonably priced solution to an oversight by the 3b2 design crew. I know that a tape drive is coming, but we need complete systems for distribution by Jan. 1st. If you know of a device that we can easily connect to the 3b2 to do backup, please drop me a note. Thanks, Tom Lanning AT&T Bell Laboratories Columbus OH 614-860-4153