Supported Drives
FileServ supports the following drives on the specified platforms:
Drive Type | 
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Ampex DST 310.  | 
  | Yes  | No  | 
Ampex DST 312.  | 
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See NOTE below.  | 
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Fujitsu M8100. Configure this drive as an IBM 3590B1A.  | 
  | Yes  | Yes  | 
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HP 2600FX MO.  | 
  | Yes  | No  | 
HP 5200EX MO.  | 
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IBM 3590B1A.  | 
  | Yes  | Yes  | 
IBM 3590E1A. Do not configure these drives on an   | 
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IBM 3580 LTO  | 
  | No  | Yes  | 
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Quantum DLT 4000.  | 
  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Quantum DLT 7000. Configure this drive as a DLT 4000.  | 
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Quantum DLT 8000. Configure this drive as a DLT 4000.  | 
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Sony   | 
  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Sony   | 
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Sony   | 
  | Yes  | Yes  | 
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Sony  | 
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Drive” on page 7 of these"Release Notes."  | 
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During initial configuration on VolServ, set these drives up to  | 
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support both DTF1 and DTF2 media types.  | 
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Storage Technology 4480.  | 
  | Yes  | Yes  | 
Storage Technology Timberline   | 
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Storage Technology 9840.  | 
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NOTE: To tune the kernel for DST drives, follow the steps below:  | 
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Step 1: Login as root.  | 
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Step 2: Run systune   | 
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Step 3: Enter maxdmasz 513.  | 
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Step 4: Enter quit.  | 
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Step 5: Reboot the system.  | 
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