Old Tape Drives

[Dennis Kelly_1]

Does any one know how to set up and Configure an HP35401A. (this is a 9144k tape drive with an 8*QIC magazine, with picker etc.) I have obtained an HPIB interface card, but am not sure what commands need to be given for the unit to work.)

[David Navarro]

Hi, First, you must specify in which server you have installed HP-IB interface. Then you can connect library. If you are using, I think so, HP-UX, and a server like H-G-I-E-F Class, and HP-UX 10.20 or older, then you need to add HP-IB driver to kernel, and you will see how , when systems has been rebooted, new device files are added to OS. Then, you can configure picker, drives, etc in OmniBack or backup soft you're using.

Good Luck.

[Michael Tully]

Hi,

Ad David has pointed out you must first be
able to see the hardware. Once you can you
need to have the appropriate driver in
the kernel.

I have attached a white paper from HP which
should assist you selecting the correct
driver and how to configure the picker
correctly.

HTH
-Michael