Specifications

DAT Backup/Restore

CMD

DAT BACKUP/RESTORE

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What does DAT BACKUP/RESTORE do?

DAT BACKUP/RESTORE is a command that allows you to back up SCSI Storage Devices to DAT

tape by way of the DI-10 Digital I/O Interface. The ASR-10 will prompt you with the actions you

need to perform on both the ASR-10 and the DAT machine. There are three functions supported

in the command: BACKUP, RESTORE and VERIFY.

l The BACKUP function transfers packets of information from the SCSI Storage Device and

backs them up as an image backup to DAT tape. As a continuation of the BACKUP function,

the ASR-10 will verify the backup.

RESTORE will transfer the data on the backup tape(s) to the original or another SCSI Storage

Device. (This drive must be the same size as the drive that was backed up.)

VERIFY is entered automatically after a BACKUP. It can also be selected as a separate

function. The backed-up packets of data will be compared to the stored information for

accuracy and completion.

When Should You Use DAT BACKUP/RESTORE?

In the case of a partial backup, you may prefer to back up small files to floppy disks.

Since the

DAT BACKUP is an image backup, the DAT BACKUP/RESTORE will take the same amount of

time regardless of the amount of information contained on the SCSI Storage Device.

(This is

because the entire storage device is scanned for information; even the parts that are empty.)

However, if you want to begin a backup without constant monitoring, use DAT

BACKUP/RESTORE. Multiple tape backup allows you to accommodate SCSI Storage Devices

that are larger than 165 MB. For an estimate of how long your backup will take, refer to the chart

located in this section.

ENSONIQ ASR-10 Version 3 Operating System