August 1996 / BYTE Lab Product Report

12 Tape Libraries for Network Backup T ape Libraries	We test data storehouses that feature at least one tape drive, gigabytes of storage space, and more. - by Jim Kane, Dorothy Hudson, and Maggi Bender
Tape Libraries Tape Technologies at a Glance	It's hard to pick one tape library as best overall--DLT, 4-mm, and 8-mm units have different recording formats and serve different needs.
Tape Libraries Ratings Best Overall--4mm: Exabyte 218 4mm Tape Library Best Overall--8mm: Exabyte 210 8mm Tape Library Best Overall--DLT: Overland Data DLT Library Xpress/LXB 2210 Base Module Exabyte 218 4mm Tape Library Exabyte 210 8mm Tape Library Overland Data DLT Library Xpress
Details Bar Code Scanner Enabled Too Tiny LED Hungry Mouths to Feed	Several of the tape libraries (e.g., ADIC Scalar 458, Exabyt e 210 and 218, Overland Data DLT, and Qualstar TLS-4220) we reviewed have standard or optional bar-code scanners that make it easier to keep tabs on your tape cartridges.
Data Backup Over the Phone Another Reason to Use the Phone	You've ordered Chinese takeout and pizza over the phone, so why not call to order data backup? - by Jim McDonough
Test Specs	We evaluated the performance of these 12 tape libraries by timing their network backup and restore speeds.
The World of Hierarchical Storage Management Storage Hierarchy	Data that's archived to off-line storage devices may rarely be needed, but network administrators still must identify, move, and maintain it. - by Susan Colwell

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