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Danny Ramos_1
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‎10-14-2002 11:07 PM

‎10-14-2002 11:07 PM

dds2 tape backup

hi guys,

can a DDS3 cartridge be used for backup using a DDS2 tape drive?
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Vincent Farrugia
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‎10-14-2002 11:16 PM

‎10-14-2002 11:16 PM

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Re: dds2 tape backup

No,

DDS2 drives can hold DDS2 or DDS1 tapes ONLY.

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Vince
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RAJESH GANGADHARAN
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‎10-15-2002 12:25 AM

‎10-15-2002 12:25 AM

Re: dds2 tape backup

Hi
You cannot use a DDS3 cartridge in a DDS2 Drive, DDS 2 Supports only DDS2 and DDS Cartridges. DDS2 Drive won't allow you to load a DDS3 cartridge. It will eject the media.

-Rajesh
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Michael Tully
Honored Contributor

‎10-15-2002 12:42 AM

‎10-15-2002 12:42 AM

Re: dds2 tape backup

You will find that some tapes are not supported and some are. For your drive you cannot use a tape that is designed for a later model tape drive.

Drive Tape
DCL-Z 60M
DDS 90M
DDS2 120M
DDS3 125M
DDS4 150M

Now, each drive will support at least two tape versions behind. e.g. A 90M, 120 and 125 M tape will work in a DDS3 drive.
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