nas with backup. 2

[koresnordic]

Hi, I wonder if I can get some advise? I am looking at a networked storage solution. The amount of space required would not be large, by some standards, being around 200gb. I do not want the problem of having to keep buying more licenses, so a windows based system is out. But I also want to be able to back up the data stored onto tape. To this end I am looking for a file server that has a built in tape unit. Is this feasable? And does anybody have any recomendations (I am based in the UK, so anything recommended would need to be available here). Thanks in advance for any thoughts.



Graham

 

[FredUG]

The Fastora NAS unit is FreeBSD based. While it doesn't have a built in tape drive, some of them have an optional SCSI port so you could attach the tape drive of your choice and move it around if need be.

http://www.fastora.com

Good luck,

FredUG

 

[clonny2]

Snap Servers using the Guardian OS. I don't know what your price range is, but the some of the Snap Servers have a built in SCSI card and do have local tape backup software.

>---------------------------------------Lawrence Feldman
SR. QA. Engineer SNAP Appliance
lfeldman@snapappliance.com

 

[koresnordic]

Thanks for your help. But I have decided to go for a Iomega nas, with an external tape drive.



Graham