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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. 

DEC sold it's DLT technology to Quantum years ago.
See http://www.dltape.com.

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

I'm not real sure. Other than 'check f/w'.

-matt




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