I have a DLT7000 on a N4000 (unix) using omniback and we can append to
tapes.

David Knispel
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Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 1:02 PM
Subject: DLT7000 and APPEND


> I'm using a 3rd Party backup and was disappointed to
> learn that their APPEND feature could not be used on a
> DLT.  It only works on DDS media.
>
> Given the possiblity of oodles of unused DLT for
> one back up for a ~$70 tape.  I wondered if the
> limitation is hardware related or software?
>
> Tracy M. Johnson
> TRW Automotive Electronics
> Sensors & Components