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From: Kevin Day <toasty@dragondata.com>
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Subject: Re: DLT problems
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> 
> 
> It's funny you should mention that- I've seen this too (although on a
> different host adatper) with a DLT4000- and it does appear to be related to
> getting near end of tape, but there's nothing programmatically to be done.
> 
> I have not figured out what is actually going on f/w wise- I have a very
> downrev Sun OEM DLT4000. 
> 
> Are you in fixed block or in variable block mode?
> 
> -matt

Fixed block, I believe. When I get back there, I'll double check.

I looked for a firmware upgrade for this, but www.compaq.com seems to have
no DEC related materials any more. 

If there's anything you want me to try, I'm willing. :)

Kevin


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