S-AIT
If a Symantec Backup Exec hangs at the start of a catalog job, what can I try to correct the issue?
When Symantec Backup Exec hangs at the start of a catalog job you should try unchecking the “Use storage media-based catalogs” check box under Tools | Options | Catalog. When this option is not selected during a catalog operation, all files on the tape must be read file-by-file to create a new catalog.
For further information on this option, please visit the Symantec support site at the link provided below:
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/200962.htm
Sony Tape Tool for Solaris (x86)
Read before downloading - readme_sonytape_solaris_x86_v3.5.txt
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Is there a recommended cleaning interval for AIT Tape Drives?
Occasional use of an AIT Cleaning Cartridge will remove environment dust that collects on the head area of the tape drum. AIT AME tape does not create contamination from tape, unlike the way MP tape media does. However, heads can be contaminated by environmental dust. Thus, occasional head cleaning is recommended for all AIT tape drives (about once every 100 hours of use).
Why Am I getting an "Error on a Request to Write Data to Media" error message when I use Ntbackup.exe on Windows 2003 Server?
Please see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 817688 for explaination and apply recommended HotFix.
What is SAIT technology?
SAIT technology is the latest concept in high-capacity and high-performance recording targeted at enterprise storage markets. SAIT technology utilizes a half-inch, single-reel cartridge and provides over twice the uncompressed capacity of the nearest linear half-inch tape drive.
What are the capacity and transfer rate specifications for SAIT-1?
The first generation of SAIT tape drives (SAIT-1) provides up to 1.3 terabytes (TB) of compressed capacity (500 gigabytes (GB) uncompressed) and a transfer rate of up to 78 megabytes (MB) per second compressed (30 MB/sec uncompressed).
Are there plans for SAIT-1 automated solutions?
Sony expects that most leading library manufacturers, including Sony's PetaSite family, will adopt and offer high-capacity automation solutions created around the SAIT-1 format.
What are the benefits of SAIT-1 over the current generations of AIT?
SAIT-1 drives are specifically designed to offer high capacity and performance to serve enterprise-class applications while AIT solutions bridge the gap between the desktop and enterprise.
What are the benefits of SAIT-1 over existing competitive solutions?
SAIT-1 drives and media provide significantly more capacity than is possible through linear recording technologies. This is the result of much higher areal recording densities achievable with helical-scan technology. By utilizing the media length and cartridge size of half-inch linear products, SAIT-1 is able to store over twice the native capacity in the same space.