In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

> I have had a similar problem using vstore when trying to verify a corrupt
> directory.
> I did the same thing you did, move its priority down and wait to do a reboot
> after 5pm.
> Fortunately we aren't a 24x7 shop.

Tom,

  Did you try mounting another (good but write-protected) tape in the drive?

     -Chris Bartram