Adaptec 29160 with DLT7000 question... 1

[j2dawson]

I switched from a DLT7000 to an SDLT drive. With the DLT I was using a Adaptec 2940U SCSI adapter, with the SDLT I'm using a Adaptec 29160. My question is, can I use the DLT7000 on the 29160 card? I want to erase some of my original DLT-IV tapes before selling the old drive and tapes but would like to avoid having to exchange the SCSI cards to do so.

The 29160 is LVD/SE, but I don't know what the 2940 is.

Thanks,
Jim Dawson

 

[onefortheroad]

providing the DLT7000 is a Single ended device it should work, there should be a label above the drive mouth that will distinguish the type.

 

[j2dawson]

Thanks for the info. It is labeled "SE", but doesn't mention LVD. I'm assuming that the standard 2940U/AU is LVD.

Jim

 

[onefortheroad]

Hi Jim,

should be Ok, keep the bus length short and it should run OK on the LVD card.

regards

Paul

 

[j2dawson]

Paul,

Thank you very much for the help.

Jim