Appendix D. Product Notes for IBM

RS/6000

NOTES

1.The values of density setting # 1 and # 2 are derived from tape drive attributes that can be set using SMIT. Typically, density setting # 1 is set to the highest possible density for the tape drive, while density setting # 2 is set to a lower density. However, density settings are not required to follow this pattern.

2.The density value is ignored when using a magnetic tape device that does not support multiple densities. For tape drives that support multiple densities, the density value only applies when writing to the tape. When reading a tape, the drive defaults to the density at which the tape is written.

3.Most tape drives use 512-byte block size. The 8mm tape drive uses a minimum block size of 1024 bytes. Using SMIT to lower the block size will waste space.

D.1.3 Using the SWXTE 8mm Tape Drive to Install AIX

ŒPerform the installation procedure as described in AIX, version 3.2, Installation Guide (SC23–2341) , Chapter 1, ending after completing step F.5.c of the procedure.

•If the tape device is displayed as "defined" instead of "available", then enter the following:

# mkdev –l <rmt*>

Example:

#mkdev –l rmt0 rmt0 Available

Ž Continue with step F.5.d until the installation is completed.

NOTE

Always use an approved 8mm EXABYTE cleaning cartridge to clean the tape heads and tape path of the SWXTE tape drive. An IBM cleaning cartridge will not function properly with the SWXTE. Refer to page viii of the "About This Guide" section of this document for EXABYTE 8mm cleaning cartridge ordering information.

Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01

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