Oct 31, 2005 #1 bambock Programmer Oct 26, 2005 60 US Hey all, Does anyone have a method for wiping data off of backup tapes such as an 8mm data cartridge? Thanks
Hey all, Does anyone have a method for wiping data off of backup tapes such as an 8mm data cartridge? Thanks
Oct 31, 2005 #2 Breslau Technical User Jul 14, 2003 278 US 1. degausser 2. shredder 3. overwrite with something else depends on if you want to reuse it or not. Upvote 0 Downvote
Oct 31, 2005 1 #3 hirschaj MIS May 19, 2005 350 US I would overwrite the tape like this..... dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/rmtx.x That should clear your data and leave you with a reusable tape. Jim Hirschauer http://www.aixexpert.com Upvote 0 Downvote
I would overwrite the tape like this..... dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/rmtx.x That should clear your data and leave you with a reusable tape. Jim Hirschauer http://www.aixexpert.com