And I should have quoted "near", as in "near" hot site. The data center in in MN, the recovery site is in NC. It was intended to be a "not quite hot site". It has now become just a recovery site. Won't go into details...
Tapes are "square" tapes (cartridges). Don't remember type, nor capacity.
As to the number, we have another significant DB2 app that is moving to this DC which will add another 2-3k tapes per backup!
And yes, we are looking to use remote vaulting or some other electronic method of moving the backups.
OT, FWIW I'll be testing to become a CBCP (certified business continuity planner) next week. Anyone in Des Moines???