Drive Type

Supported

Supported

on IRIX

on Solaris

 

 

 

 

Quantum DLT 4000

Yes

Yes

Quantum DLT 7000. Configure this drive as a DLT 4000.

 

 

Quantum DLT 8000. Configure this drive as a DLT 4000.

 

 

 

 

 

Sony AIT-1 SDX-300

Yes

Yes

Sony AIT-2 SDX-500

 

 

 

 

 

Sony GY-10

Yes

Yes

Sony GY-2120

 

 

Sony GY-8240.See“Modify IRIX Kernel for SONY DTF-2 Drive” on

 

 

page 5 of these"Release Notes."

 

 

During initial configuration on VolServ, set these drives up to support

 

 

both DTF1 and DTF2 media types.

 

 

 

 

 

Storage Technology 4480

Yes

Yes

Storage Technology Timberline 9490-E

 

 

Storage Technology 9840

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: To tune the kernel for DST drives, follow the steps below:

 

 

Step 1: Login as root.

 

 

Step 2: Run systune -i.

 

 

Step 3: Enter maxdmasz 513.

 

 

Step 4: Enter quit.

 

 

Step 5: Reboot the system.

 

 

 

 

 

Update sysparm File with Media Capacity

After an initial installation, if you add or change a Sony AIT-2, IBM 3590E1A, Quantum DLT 7000, or Quantum DLT 8000 drive type, update the system parameters to reflect the new media capacity by following the steps below:

Step 1. Log in as root.

Step 2. Edit the fs_sysparms file.

#vi /$FS_HOME/sysparms/fs_sysparms

Step 3. If you are adding an AIT-2 drive, update the DEF_MED_SPC_AIT parameter definition to be as shown below if you are using 170m tape:

DEF_MED_SPC_AIT=35000000000;

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