In <FFDACD737B85D31186AA0008C7916A0E3FB23B@hplanmail1> [log in to unmask] writes: > Greetings Folks.. > > I have a quick(and probably stupid) question. Does a DLT8000 work on an HP > e3000 997/800 with 5.5 PowerPatch 7 or should I go with a DLT7000??? Since you won't have much luck BUYING a DLT7000 from HP (they discontinued the SMART DLT7000 -- though they do seem to still sell the pricier DLT7000 Library 1/8) -- luckily HP does state that they support the DLT8000 on the HP3000. From a fax I received this AM from HP: <quote from HP "Solution ID: 47189"> DLT8000 Libraries (A5583A, A5585A, A5587A and A5597A) are supported with MPE/iX 5.5 pp7 plus patch, and with MPE/iX 6.0 express 1 plus patch. </quote> (Note: The doc doesn't specify WHICH patch) The helpful folks at Computech did find me a SMART DLT7000 unit (which is about $3k cheaper than the A5501A DL7000 Library 1/8). -Chris eBartram