IBM 9427-210 Tape Unit Question -- MIDRANGE-L

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Hi Folks,

I'm TRYING to like the 9427 at my new employer (but MAN I miss my 3509
!!!!)...

I load a cartridge into the unit and it loads.

I go to a device and do a DSPTAP TAP01 and press Enter.

After waiting WAY too long (thanks 9427) I get a Display Tape Volume
Information display and it shows NOTHING on the tape.

I exit this screen and then do another DSPTAP TAP01 and press Enter.

I wait too long again and I get a Display Tape Volume Information
display and it has ALL KINDS of information about what is on the tape
!!!!

WHAT is going on with this thing ?

Anyone else seen similiar thingss ?

Thanks,

Chuck

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