Re: 25GB tape

[Scott Klement <klemscot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The tapes are MLR1-2GB and I initialize them with INZTAP DENSITY(*CTGTYPE)

I provided the URL for a chart that lists them as compatible with the 6386
in my last message.  That chart is from IBM, so I'm not the only one in
the world that thinks they work.  :)

I use them all the time for backing up smaller things, since they're a
little cheaper than the 25gb tapes.  They work nicely.


On Mon, 23 Dec 2002, John Taylor wrote:
>
> We have an 6386 as well. It's been a real flakey drive, with IBM having to
> replace it every 4-6 mths for us. They (IBM)seem content to keep replacing
> it as opposed to trying to figure out what's going on.
>
> For what it's worth, I can't initialize a 2GB tape either. Scott, what
> format parameter (QIC2GB?) are you using, and which tapes?
>