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c097512
12 years ago

HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 autoloader

I would to have two tapes backups running at the same time, this will cut the backup time in half. Can this device do this?

Symantec Backup exec 2010 r3

 

 

 

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  • Larry_Fine's avatar
    Larry_Fine
    12 years ago

    HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 autoloader

    I think this is a robotic library with 1 drive and 8 storage slots.  Therefore, it could only run 1 job at a time.

    http://www8.hp.com/us/en/products/tape-automation/product-detail.html?oid=3319912#!tab=features

     

  • lmosla's avatar
    lmosla
    Level 6
    12 years ago

    Yes it looks like it.  See here: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02511912/c02511912.pdf

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  • Larry_Fine's avatar
    Larry_Fine
    Level 6
    12 years ago

    HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 autoloader

    I think this is a robotic library with 1 drive and 8 storage slots.  Therefore, it could only run 1 job at a time.

    http://www8.hp.com/us/en/products/tape-automation/product-detail.html?oid=3319912#!tab=features

     

  • CraigV's avatar
    CraigV
    Moderator
    12 years ago

    Hi,

     

    There is no mention that the 1/8 G2 autoloader takes 2 drives...the MSL2024 G3, yes. But this is a 1U unit (worked with plenty of them), and the place where the drive is installed along with the 2 x 4 tape cartridges means there is not a space for an additional drive. As such, you won't be able to install a second drive.

    You would need a second 1/8 G2 autoloader, or look at buying the MSL2024 G3 with 2 drives (very specific on which drives you can do this with!).

    http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/productbulletin.html#spectype=worldwide&type=html&docid=12630

    Thanks!

  • pkh's avatar
    pkh
    Moderator
    12 years ago

    I would to have two tapes backups running at the same time, this will cut the backup time in half.

    This is not true.  There may be contention for other resources which will slow down the jobs.  In the extreme case, running two jobs simultaneously may result in more time than running the jobs consecutively.