Murli wrote: > > I am trying to use one of these drives in HP 3000 MODEL 996/100 :- > > C1537-00485 > C1537-10485 > C1537-20485 > In SYSGEN, I have tried with IDs HP1504B & HP1537A > > I am able to configure and Store files on these drives, but after every > STORE operation, > the tape is ejected which is not as per requirement. > > I have used the command > > DEVCTRL.MPEXL.TELESUP DEV=7 EJECT=DISABLE LOAD=ONLINE > > Even after using this command, I get the same problem of EJECT. A little search for C1537 on www.hp.com and you get a link to the DDS3 User Guide : <http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/lpv37995/lpv37995.pdf> There are "operations mode" dip switches, where one setting at least controls whether the host can change the parameters like compression. I would check if your settings show that host control might be disabled. HTH, Goetz -- A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? A: Top-posting. Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet? * To join/leave the list, search archives, change list settings, * * etc., please visit http://raven.utc.edu/archives/hp3000-l.html *