StorageWorks DLT VS 40/80

[Martin Langlois_1]

We just bought a new HP StorageWorks DLT VS 40/80. And to save money I was able to receive the tape for another server that has been remove from service.

But whenever I put the tape in the drive it is ejected and the light with the triangle and an exclamation mark flash. I have try some Fujifilm DLTtape IV and Compaq DLTtape IV(those were used one). As for a test, because I taught the tape drive might be defective, I put in a new one... and it is working.

So can maybe someone help me,
Thank you,
Martin

[Bob_196 · Accepted solution]

If your used tape was written in a DLT80, DLT70 etc it will not be reconized in a DLT1 drive (DLT1, DLT VS80
Although these drives are all DLT technology - the DLT80 will write to the tape differently then the DLT VS80 (one writes in straight lines while the other writes at an angle)
hope this helps

[Rothery Harris]

If you wish to use DLTIV media which has been written to by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 then it must be degaussed first.You need a powerful tape degausser though.

[Martin Langlois_1]

Hi,

Thank you for your fast answer...

But can someone explain me on how can I do a degauss on one of my tape. Do I need some other machine or does a tape backup is able to do the job.

Thank you,
Martin.

[Lewis Finch]

It takes special equipment to degauss tapes and just buying a magnetic eraser from Radio Shack will NOT suffice. There are a number companies that can perform this service. search under "tape degaussing" in Yahoo or Google and you will find what you want