Tag Archives: tape library

Tape libraries

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Chuck

Pinetree has expanded its repair capabilities to include the Quantum Scalar 100 and i500. The Quantum M1500, Quantum M2500 and Quantum P7000 are still important to Pinetree’s plan. We can repair, refurbish and sell these units. Pinetree offers maintenance on … Continue reading →

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The king is dead, long live the king! or is it?
I come to praise Tape Libraries not to bury them.

Posted on May 3, 2010 by dtilleman

In this day and age, why on earth, would anyone waste the bits to proclaim that tape drives, and tape libraries are still viable means to protect your data? Why indeed, well those who are cynical, could say, it is … Continue reading →

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Support of Storagetek 9730

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Chuck

Pinetree has parts and processes to repair the 9730 unit. Field support is also available for this unit from Pinetree.

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Storagetek L20 hand repair

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Chuck

Pinetree has the ability to repair the L20 hand if the part is broken. This can be either roller. The test have proven that the fix will work and will last under normal usage.

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ADIC or Quantum

Posted on December 15, 2008 by dtilleman

SCALAR 2000 or i2000? To us, here at Pinetree Peripherals, the name does not matter. Our job is to keep up with the name changes, and provide you, our customer and business partners, with the kind of service you have … Continue reading →

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StorageTek or Sun Storage or Sun StorEdge

Posted on November 9, 2008 by dtilleman

Name changes, company mergers, and acquisitions can be confusing. Even after a few years as operating as a single company, it is often difficult to tell where to turn to for support for your legacy and end-of-life tape drives and … Continue reading →

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Sun SL500

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Chuck

The repair process has matured to deliver a good repair every time. We can turn the supply repair in 3 days standard. Call for RMA

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ADIC i2k

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Chuck

The team has received training to service the Quantum/ADIC i2000. Pinetree has the parts to provide support and on site service for this unit. The training class included installing and removing drive, configuring the unit and trouble shooting. This enables … Continue reading →

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DLT repair

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Chuck

The repair of the Quantum DLT 7000 and Quantum SDLT 320 has passed another milestone with a 100% acceptance in the field report. The process and team member have no failures reported again this month Great job

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Sun/Storagetek 9940B Common Problems

Posted on August 15, 2008 by dtilleman

The most common problems with the 9940B tape drives is the failure of the motor flex. There is a certain vintage of the flex that was produced using a different material than in the 9940A units. After a period of … Continue reading →

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