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# 8  
Old 03-19-2013
/dev/rct0 is usually the default device on SCO.

Also try /dev/rStp0, /dev/rStp1 and /dev/rStp2
# 9  
Old 03-19-2013
I just keep getting:

tape usage: tape [-<type>] <command> [device]
type: c (non-SCSI) or s (SCSI)
Cartridge tape commands:
reten - retension the tape
erase - erase and retension tape
reset - reset controller and drive
rewind - rewind tape controller
rfm - skip to next file

Is this telling me how I need to phrase my command ?

tape usage: tape [-<type>] <command> [device] type: c (non-SCSI) or s (SCSI)
# 10  
Old 03-19-2013
Yes, that is the syntax.

Try

Code:
 
tape -s reset /dev/rStp0
 
tape -s reset /dev/rStp1
 
tape -s reset /dev/rStp2

# 11  
Old 03-19-2013
I just keep getting the same message no matter what I type in:

# tape -s reset /dev/rStp0
Invalid device: /dev/rStp0
....then the syntax

Could it be something to do with the task scheduler that is set for the back up process:

Image
# 12  
Old 03-19-2013
Is rebooting the system not an option?

If so, as it reboots, press the eject button. It might work.
# 13  
Old 03-19-2013
Yes, but as people use it all day, it needs to be out of hours, so post 5pm.

Added to the fact that its an unsupported system with nobody to call upon if it dont come back on !!! Smilie

It's uptime is currently circa 10 years !
 
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