Re: IBM 9427-210 Tape Unit Question

[Chuck Lewis <CLEWIS@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I didn't even realize there were the 2 extra slots (at the VERY top) until I hit
the URL that Pat Barber was kind enough to point me to and read the product 
specs
on the thing !!

It was DEFINITELY empty - I'm gonna call IBM on this one.

Thanks again !

Chuck

Neil Palmer wrote:

> Just a guess here.  The 9427 has two extra slots that can contain a
> cleaning tape or diagnostic cartridge or test tape (as well as a
> regular additional tape).  Maybe the first DSPTAP is displaying a test
> tape or cleaning cartridge, and the second time it moves to the first
> data cartridge ?
> I've seen that behaviour on thrid party 3490 clone drives.
>
> PS - The waiting for tape load is just somethibng you have to live with
> with 8mm.
> If you want faster loading you need to look at 3490/3590/3570
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Chuck Lewis [SMTP:CLEWIS@IQUEST.NET]
> Sent:   Thursday, September 17, 1998 4:47 PM
> 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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