Patrick Anderson ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
: I have an odd situation that is probably hardware related, but here is
: the scenario.  I have a 959 running 5.0, and a 927 running 5.5 at work.
:  I can store and restore tapes between the two machines all day long.
: I have a 925 at home with 4.0.  I can restore tapes made on the 925 to
: the 959 and 927, but I can't restore any tapes to the 925 made on
: either the 959 or 927.
: Is there some option, or dip switch on the DDS drives that's enabling
: something.  Anyone have any ideas?

Could it be that TRANSPORT=MPEXL is needed on the STORE command??

Or maybe to disable hardware data compression on the source systems
via the DEVCTRL.MPEXL.TELESUP xeq file??

Or maybe using 120 meter tapes on DDS-2 that CANNNOT be read on DDS-1
drives?

HTH
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 James Overman HP Support Technology Lab  Roseville, CA