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  • Subject: Re: IBM 9427-210 Tape Unit Question
  • From: Chuck Lewis <CLEWIS@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 16:08:08 -0400

Uh oh, a "veteran" of this thing ?
Do tell Eric !

Chuck

eric wrote:

> You will never like your 9427.
>
> Eric Kempter
> Director of MIS
> CommAir Mechanical Services
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Chuck Lewis [SMTP:CLEWIS@IQUEST.NET]
> Sent:   Thursday, September 17, 1998 7:13 AM
> To:     MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
> Subject:        IBM 9427-210 Tape Unit Question
>
> 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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