If you regularly back up large databases, use multiple tape drives. Use Digital Linear Tape (DLT) drives, if they are supported for your platform.
Digital Linear Tape (DLT) on UNIX systems
4 mm Digital Data Storage (DDS)
8 mm
SAP Sybase IQ BACKUP does not support jukeboxes or robotic loaders. If you need them, use a third party media manager.
SAP Sybase IQ BACKUP does not support fixed-length tape devices on UNIX systems, like Quarter Inch Cartridge (QIC) drives.