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Subject: Re: mounting a tape 
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> I'm having trouble using my tape drive.
> 
> 	I'm not sure of the exact brand and all, but the kernel detects it as:
> 	st0(ahc0:6:0): Sequential-Access density code 0x13,  drive empty
> 
> 	How do I mount this drive so I can use mt and tar with it?

Tapes are not mounted. Simply put one in and have at it with mt, pax, tar...

May I suggest you start with "mt status"?

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