We have this patch on our 979/400 and 987/200 boxes, one using DLT7000 and the other DLT4000. You don't have to use 3rd party backup software either on either DLT model. We're using TurboSTORE True Online 24x7 Backup which did not work prior to the patch. Now it works great! [We previously had only the DLT4000 and had used 3rd party software; the patch makes the 3rd party software unnecessary.]

Cindee Bridges-Fowler
IMC Global, Inc.
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>>> Jeff Mikolai <[log in to unmask]> 11/05 1:54 PM >>>
I believe the patch is GR now. MPEKX37.

Not sure, check it out.

-----Original Message-----
From: David Randall [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 1998 10:34 AM
To: [log in to unmask] 
Subject: Re: can I use DLT on the HP3000?


You most certainly can - with a few patches - but you do need F/W SCSI and
at least one patch is still in beta.  We have recently put in a 979/200 with
DLT7000.

David Randall, IT Manager, Healthcall Services Limited
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>Or am I relegated to parallel DDS-3 turbostores???  If I can use DLT, why
>isn't HP advertising it on their website.  Their DLT products only
>(apparently) support HP9000-UX platforms.  If anyone has any suggestions on
>the most efficient way to backup 136 gig of data on an HP3000 I would be
>indebted.  A reply to my e-mail address and this forum would be
appreciated.
>Thank you.
>
>Eben Yong
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