Re: 8mm for a 170

[Larry Bolhuis <lbolhui@xxxxxxx>]

Steve,

  I can get the cable for like $100 but I do know that other models such as the
-234 -dual 7.5GB drive unit- require updated firmware to talk to the 2729 card.
I suspect the 7208-002 just doesn't get it.  I know the -002 is NOT listed in
the handbook as supported on the 2729.

  Now if you could just cram a 2621 card in there somehow......

 - Larry

Steve Glanstein wrote:
> 
> Tim and all:
> 
> > From: Tim McCarthy <TimM@softwarejungle.com>
> > Subject: 8mm for a 170
> 
> > For those less hardware challenged than I...What do I need on a 170 to
> > attach an 8mm tape drive (7208-002).
> 
> You can't.
> 
> I bought a 170 with the 2729...for my 7208-002
> 
> First, you need a special cable with ultra-wide scsi at one end to go into
> the 2729.
> 
> I even tried getting one from a local supply house.
> 
> The AS/400 created the device description but would not talk to the
> 7208.002.
> 
> I queried my CE later and he found out that the 7208-002 wasn't supported
> on the 170.
> 
> If ANYBODY FINDS OUT DIFFERENT, let me know...
> 
> Steve Glanstein
> mic@aloha.com
> 
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