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Default Tape backup, a resurection of a DAT backup system (originally mentioned in the Damaged USB Drive thread).

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Jeremy Nicoll - news posts
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If the DAT drives haven't been used for years I wouldn't be surprised if
they've got a bit 'gummed up', for want of better words.


The most common fault with elderly DAT drives is perishing of the rubber
on the rollers. This usually results in any tape inserted being chewed
up rendering it useless.

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