I have successfully used a DLT tape drive on 5.0.  I configured the system
to think that it was a HP DAT drive, and it worked just fine.  I have not
attempted to get the autochanger to work on 5.0, but I highly doubt it would
work with the Storagetech Driver.  I do have plans to test that in the near
future.
 
<<plug alert>>
If you are interested in trying DLT technology, contact Oakland Resources at
[log in to unmask] or (810) 799-3022.  I've have no relation to them
other than being a satisfied customer.  I'm sure they would be happy to work
out a demonstration...
<<end plug>>
 
As for HP, I've had several conversations in this regard with HP, most
notably with Harvey Skinner and Mark Calomeni.  To my knowledge, no direct
development is yet being done for HP3000 support for the DLT.
 
Jim
 
>Has anyone been trying to hook Digital Linear Tape (DLT) drives up to an
>MPE/ix 5.0 system?  Specifically, we are interested in the newest DLT
>technology, which has 40 GB cartridges.  Quantum offers both single
>cartridge and 7 cartridge autochangers with standard single-ended SCSI-2
>interfaces.  We would prefer the autochanger if it can work.
>
>What device driver would be used?  We currently have a StorageTek 3480
>autochanger unit.  Could the same device driver work on a DLT
>autochanger?  Does anyone know if HP has any plans for DLT autochangers
>in the near future?
>