root@tijc02.uucp (Admin) (03/30/89)
Our installation is currently looking into the use of 8mm tape drives, or VHS drive systems for high capacity backups. We are using a Vax cluster system of 11/785's and 11/780's using HSC50 controller and running under VMS, as well as a Vax 8600 running Unix V R 2 v 2. We do have a Unibus on the 8600. We are interested in using the tape drive(s) for backups on both of these systems. We anticipate some problems in doing so, but we feel that it is not an impossible task. We would like to see some opinions on different 8mm (or VHS) tape systems, and 'hear' from anyone operating a system similar to the desired one briefly described above. Interest in 8mm systems is growing, so please post rather than email. Thanks in advance! ------ Contact: Calvin Hayden UUCP: mcnc!rti!tijc02!root