LTO 2: HP or Quantum Media?

[Adam Lysne]

I am getting an older LTO 2 drive, but am not sure on what type of media to get.

HP of course suggests HP media, but I've had some experience with Quantum, and it's been very reliable.

Any experiences or suggestions that would lead me in a direction to get the most ideal media?

Adam

[Adam Lysne]

I should specify that the drive is an HP Ultrium 640.

[Joseph Loo]

hi,

go for ultrium data cartridges as well:

http://www.hp.com/products1/storage/products/storagemedia/tape_ultrium/index.html

and check the compatibility matrix:

http://www.hp.com/products1/storage/products/storagemedia/tape_ultrium/compatibility.html

regards.

[Adam Lysne]

So would you suggest sticking with HP brand media for the HP LTO 2 drive I have?

Any here have stories on the reliability or quality of either brands?