RE: Writing multiple CD volumes for the AS/400?

[Winchester Terry <terry.winchester@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brad,

I just inserted a CD/RW into our new 820 box.  It currently has
about 200MB of PC stuff on it.  Using OPSNAV I was able to access
the disc via OPT01.

Unfortunately, the only thing visible was Adaptec's UDF Reader
directory with two files (udfrinst.exe and autorun.inf) :-(

Terry

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brad Jensen [mailto:brad@elstore.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 10:14 AM
> To: midrange-l@midrange.com
> Subject: Re: Writing multiple CD volumes for the AS/400?
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <rob@dekko.com>
> To: <midrange-l@midrange.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 7:45 AM
> Subject: Re: Writing multiple CD volumes for the AS/400?
>
>
> >
> > Savlib's to save files with DTACPR(*Yes) is significantly
> smaller than
> > without.
> >
> > Well, I see a recent post about how reliable CD's are.  However
> I seem to
> > recall a post not too long ago disputing that fact.
>
> Kodak said, years ago, that their media lifetime was 99+ years on
> CDs. The archivists say you have to wait 00 yerars to know, and
> put their stuff on microfilm. They are even copying things
> published on CD to tape (I am not making this up)
>
> >
> > As far as data on CD's being standard.  Let's see we have
> standard CD's,
> > mini CD's, DVD,...
>
> actually those are media changes, the DVD can read CDs.
>
> I don't know if the IBM AS/400 Cd reader can handle mini cds - but
> I expect it can. Put your source library in your shirt pocket. I
> wonder if it can read CD/RW?
>
> you can actually format a CD-R with the right files and watch it
> on your TV dvd - surprised me!
>
> >
> > We would be nervous.  For one thing, we like the support of IBM.
>
> Hey, I'll use an IBM PC!
>
> I am planning to have natinal (at least) hardware support by a
> recognized third party provider. I usppose if the PC is an IBM,
> IBM would support that.
>
> > We keep
> > current on OS's and cum's in ways we can't even discuss.
> Risking our
> > backup while waiting for a fix for a third party while we wait
> for the
> > finger pointing to die down ain't our bag - been there, done
> that -
> > replaced many disk drives.
>
> Well, this SCSI software has been online in daily use at a small
> number of AS/400 sites for up to five years - I don't think we
> have had a hardware failure yet. The only hardare change we ever
> had to incoporate was when IBM went to PCI SCSI controllers, we
> had to emulate a different tape model. Put that was based on a
> customer hardware change of an entire unit.
>
> And the thing about our product is - there are no changes on the
> AS/400, no software. If IBM's backup breaks, you'll know it. If
> ity doesn't, ours will work. We are running with realease back to
> I think 3R1. There is no realese-specific software in our code.
>
> > Having a PC control our backup - no way.
>
> The PC isn't controlling the backup, it is just the intelligence
> in the Virtual Tape Server. Your tape drive already has a CPU and
> RAM in it, we are going to give you a much more powerful CPU, a
> lot more RAM, and a couple of disks (probably mirrored.)
>
> How many sites are making duplicate backups and storing them off
> site? It's hard to do with save while active, unless you have two
> tape drives and duptap. With this CD - based system you can make
> as many copies as you want - and keep them forever if you want.
> Have you ever re-used a tape in your backup cycle, and then wished
> you hadn't?
>
> And of course, if the virtual tape drive goes down, you just
> backup to your old tape drive.
>
> And everything about it is off the shelf technology. You could
> build one yourself if you have our software, with parts from Best
> Buy in a pinch. The only nonstanrd thing is the SCSI target card,
> and we could probably put two in the machine if it is a real
> concern. I expect we will find an off the shelf card to use before
> too long, ours has one change from a standard card - a jumper.
>
> > Wondering how long a company may be in business.  Wondering how
> long it may
> > take to get a backup drive in a disaster situation.  Not really
> hungry to
> > try these.
> >
> > Rob Berendt
>
> I understand your feelings and where you are coming from.
>
> Brad Jensen
>
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