recommendations for a new DLT on rp5470

[Victor_101]

hi guys , i had a bad exp connected a quantum DLT 8000 to my hp servers..
chk out this thread

http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=624122&admit=716493758+1088664502344+28353475


now i want purchase a new DLT to connect to the SCSI2 port on the core I/O card on the rp5470.... can i do this?? whats the best solution? i am running HP-UX 11i v1 with 9i RAC on PA-RISC machined 875MZ

[Naveej.K.A]

hi,

core I/O on the RP5470 is an LVD connector.

regds
Naveej

[Naveej.K.A · Accepted solution]

hi,

Any new DLT should be LVD. Have a look at

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/dltvs4080/index.html

and

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/sdlt160320/index.html

with best wishes
Naveej

[Matt Palmer_2]

Hi,

I had a flyer through the mail which said DLT8000 technology is being phased out soon. If it is an option for you, might it be an idea to go for LTO or LTO-2.

best regards

Matt