Choosing a Tape Device

The following table shows typical tape devices that are used for storing file systems during the backup process. The storage capacity depends on the type of drive and the data being written to the tape. For more information on tape devices, see Chapter 28, Managing Tape Drives (Tasks).

Table 22–5 Typical Media for Backing Up File Systems

Backup Media	Storage Capacity
1/2-inch reel tape	140 Mbytes (6250 bpi)
2.5-Gbyte 1/4–inch cartridge (QIC) tape	2.5 Gbytes
DDS3 4-mm cartridge tape (DAT)	12–24 Gbytes
14-Gbyte 8-mm cartridge tape	14 Gbytes
DLT 7000 1/2-inch cartridge tape	35–70 Gbytes