Re: Question on Tape Density, etc...

[Pat Barber <MBOCEANSIDE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Chuck Lewis wrote:
> 
As a followup on my other response:

Different tapes have different densities, so, the tape you are using,
MUST be capable of supporting the higher density.... You may be trying
to
init a tape with a lower number than you are trying to use, Ex: 4GB tape
that you are trying to init at 2GB... You can normally go UP but I don't
believe you can down in density....I could(and have) be wrong... but the
letter is pretty clear.... The drive support 3 specific densities, so, I
would use matching tapes.... remember the drive will do automatic
compression
so a 2.5gb tape holds 5.0gb, etc,etc....
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