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EthanJ
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Backup method

Hello all,
i am looking for a new backup method. i am thinking on the LTO4 technology.
right now i have 3 servers. 1 ML350 G4, ML 340 G4p and DL 360 G4 and they are all backing up on 4 70GB tapes ( hp storage works dat 72 and iomega) if i buy the HP LTO4 external tape drive do i have to add a scsi card into the server for it to work? or does these server already have a capability to add external scsi devices?

thank you in advanced

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TapeDrive Killer
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Re: Backup method

Yes you need a U320 HBA

http://www.hp.com/products1/storage/compatibility/tapebackup/NAS/index.html

If you want to have the best performance there are some things you need to consider.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=lpg50460

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