[comp.sys.mac.hardware] Tapes or cartridges for backing up hard drives?

reedp@horus.uucp (Paul Reed) (09/06/90)

I need to get a backup system for several Mac IIcxs with 80 MB hard drives
(possibly larger hard drives in the future).  I would like to get just one
backup device, and use it to back up all of the Macs, either with a TOPS
network (already have it) or by carrying the box around to each individual 
Mac and plugging it into the SCSI port.

Would you recommend a tape system or a removable cartridge system?  Also,
what backup software would you recommend?  When using cartridges, how does 
the backup software handle putting 80 MB or more onto smaller cartridges?

Thanks very much for any suggestions!

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