DAT tape drive compatibility with FreeBSD?

[Johan Paul]

> I've never had problems getting a SCSI tape drive to work with FreeBSD;
> however, I've never tried any of the proprietary  software solutions.
> 
> I use dump/restore with an ADIC VLS DLT changer (20/40GB drive) purchased
> on eBay for $200.  I have used an HP DAT changer, Archive DAT changer,
> and Sony DAT drive in the past.

Thanks, nice to hear! I was thinking of using afbackup which I have used 
under Linux. It seems like a very nice tool and if it works just as good 
  in FreeBSD (why wouldn't it :)) it's my choise.

I have never used dump/restore so I think I have to look into them as 
well.

-- 
Johan