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From: jfesler@web1.calweb.com (Jason Fesler)
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Subject: WangDAT Modem 31000 02.2 problems
Date: 7 Jul 1995 19:41:54 GMT
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I'm (unsuccessfully) trying to get tjhe local WangDAT Modem 3100 to function
correctly.  The tape mounts fine; I can use mt to rewind and offline the
tape.  However, I can not seem to read or write to it, without it having
problems .. 

Boot log:
>web2 /kernel: (aha0:5:0): "WangDAT Model 3100 02.2" type 1 removable SCSI 2
>web2 /kernel: st0(aha0:5:0): Sequential-Access density code 0x13,  drive\
 empty 

[And I thought there would be much rejoicing!]

"mt status" reports ..
>Present Mode:   Density = X3B5/88-185A Blocksize variable
>---------available modes---------
>Mode 0:         Density = 0x00         Blocksize variable
>Mode 1:         Density = 0x00         Blocksize variable
>Mode 2:         Density = 0x00         Blocksize variable
>Mode 3:         Density = 0x00         Blocksize variable

[And I still thought there would be much rejoicing!]

"tar c /u1/jfesler" reports ..
>tar: Removing leading / from absolute path names in the archive.
>tar: can't write to /dev/rst0 : Input/output error

[Damn! - maybe it needs to be "erase"d ..?!?]

"mt erase"
>mt: /dev/nrst0: erase: Input/output error

Anyone have any ideas?  I will be following the newsgroup; however,
propogation is a bit slow at times, and an email response would be _greatly_
appreciated ..