Re: Question on Tape Density, etc...

[mcrump@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

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>2) WHAT should this tapes be initialized as ? I'm using DENSITY(*FMT2GB)
>using Maxell HS-8/112 Helical-Scan 8mm Data Catridges.

That depends on your tape type.  I think based on what you have mentioned
you may be specifying the right type but I'm not too up to speed on
8mm.....read below.

>3) They SAY the "nominal" capacity is 2.5/5.0 Gigabytes.What is the 9427
>capable of ?

The 9427 can read/write in 2GB, 5GB, and 7GB formats.  I'm pretty sure in
order to get 7GB you have to use 8/160 (the 160 standing for meters....)

What get's interesting is that the 8/160 cannot be formatted to a lower
level so it can be a pain for outbound needs.  It is possible the 8/112
could be formatted both 5GB and 2GB but I don't know.  I'm sure someone
else hear knows the ins and outs of 8mm....





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