by Albert Hopki » Wed, 02 Feb 2000 04:00:00
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Albert Hopkins
Sr. Systems Specialist
Dynacare, Inc
by Michael Mitchel » Wed, 02 Feb 2000 04:00:00
> We have an AIX box that has a DDS3 tape drive. Every now and then the
> box emails root saying that the tape drive needs cleaning. I was just
> wondering how it worked since I'd like my Linux boxen to email me when
> their tape drives need cleaning. Is that in the SCSI protocol or
> something that can be interpreted from mt?
BackupExec on our NT box keeps track of the device cleanings. I have
never
heard of a protocol or standard to query a DAT drive for whether it's
dirty
or not. I don't see how it could possibly work.
1. Plea for help in NYC area - need cleaning tape for 8MM tape drive
Hi - I think I know why my mksysb failed -- tape drive needs cleaning --
this is a new box that I was trying to set up for some final Y2k testing.
I need to have a system backup before I proceed but the IBM tape I have
for backup is rejected because the drive indicates it must be cleaned.
I don't have a cleaning tape for this box -- I tried to use the one I have
for my 59H but it did not like it -- said it was illegal tape - nice,
right?
I know this sounds crazy but if anyone in the NYC area happens to
be working on Sunday (I'm giving up for tonight), and . . . has a cleaning
tape for a H70 7026 - can I borrow, buy?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Kathy
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