Re: Question on Tape Density, etc...

[Chuck Lewis <CLEWIS@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Pat !

I have been doing the init as 2.5 and the tapes say they can be 2.5/5.0...
So I'm guessing that they are 2.5 that can be COMPRESSED to 5.0 ?

Thanks Pat 1


Pat Barber wrote:

> Chuck Lewis wrote:
> >
> As a followup on my other response:
>
> Different tapes have different densities, so, the tape you are using,
> MUST be capable of supporting the higher density.... You may be trying
> to
> init a tape with a lower number than you are trying to use, Ex: 4GB tape
> that you are trying to init at 2GB... You can normally go UP but I don't
> believe you can down in density....I could(and have) be wrong... but the
> letter is pretty clear.... The drive support 3 specific densities, so, I
> would use matching tapes.... remember the drive will do automatic
> compression
> so a 2.5gb tape holds 5.0gb, etc,etc....
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