How to config a tape drive

[babeo]

Hi
I have a new Dell PowerVault 110T Dlt1 Tape Drive. I want to attach to my sunbox of Enterprise 420R running Solaris 5.8. What and how should I do?
Thanks.

 

[Igaduma]

Hi there,

You have to invoke the drvconfig command:

# drvconfig -i st

then invoke the tapes command

# tapes

there ya go, tape set-up...

I only use sun hardware, might be different for other hardware.

Igaduma

 

[RajaB]

Try this,

Connect cables properly and verify target.

then,
#drvconfig; devlinks; tapes

after,
check

#ls -la /dev/rmt/x

for testing,

Insert a tape in tape drive

#mt -f /dev/rmt/x status

you can see name of the tape drive

 

[felixfong]

Solaris 8

/usr/sbin/devfsadm

 

[babeo]

Hi
We are in the progress of purchasing the hardware. I will follow the instructions and will let everyone know how it is.
Thanks.