HP Tape Driver "Unknown Density"


 
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Old 07-25-2008
Power HP Tape Driver "Unknown Density"

Dear Experts and Advanced User,

I encounter a rare problem as mentioned above. I am not able to read the tape cartridge using the following command:

#dd if=/dev/rmt/0mnb ibs=16k | tar tvf -

It will prompt me with the message saying DD I/O error, broken pipe; everytime the above command is enter.

However, it still support

#mt offl
#mt rew

By using sam, under the tape drive section, the physical hardware is listed. But, when I go to device files, it shown as following:

/dev/rmt/0mb berkeley unkown density "TYPE_DEPENDENT1"

/dev/rmt/0mnb berkeley no rewind unkown density "TYPE_DEPENDENT"

The tape drive and tape cartridge BOTH are in good condition. Both items can be use in different machine with the same OS.

Appreciate if anyone could provide me some solution or useful tips?

Thank you
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Old 07-27-2008
It's been 2 days. Any replies?
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Old 07-27-2008
Funny you should ask.... Please read the rules before you break any more of them.

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(4) Do not 'bump up' questions if they are not answered promptly. No duplicate or cross-posting and do not report a post or send a private message where your goal is to get an answer more quickly.
Two days ago, you double posted and there is a reply in your other thread. You are ignoring the questions posed in that thread while you bump up this one. I will close this thread.
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