Quantum DLT 8000 reading HP DLTvs80 created tapes

[Ahmed Bedeir]

Can the Quantum DLT8000 or 4000 read tapes created by HP DLTvs80?

[John Farrant]

No I had the same problem my self, DLTVS80 and DLT1 drives write a different compression type which is not readable by DLT4000 ro 8000 drives.
If you need me to help you copy it over let me know.

[Ahmed Bedeir]

Thank you for your FAST reply,

I read in one of the forums here that it is possible to change the "density" for an "older" tape drive to read from a newer one. do you think this is do-able?

what do you mean by "copy it over"?

Thanks again.

[CA756694 · Accepted solution]

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=SupportManual&docIndexName=manuals&locale=en_US&prodTypeId=12169&prodSeriesId=63898&prodSeriesName=hp+surestore+dlt+vs80+drives


page 20 of the user manual.

The question with regard to density was whether DLT4000/8000 were compatible.


cheers

John

[Ahmed Bedeir]

Thanks you John, this is the answer I was looking for.