[comp.unix.questions] Exabyte tape life

MATHRICH@umcvmb.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel UMC Math Department) (03/03/90)

How long should I expect a dump tape to last?  I've been using sony 120
metal tapes, alternating each pair of tapes on a weekly basis until they
wear out, with one dump per day.  It takes about 2 months before I get
a write error.  Is this normal?

Rich