Re: questions about TZ88N-VA

From: Paul Repacholi (prep_at_prep.synonet.com)
Date: 08/21/04 

Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 22:16:22 +0800

Alan Frisbie <Usenet01REMOVE@Flying-Disk.com> writes:

> John Reinhardt wrote:
>
>> When using a DLT IV make sure that it hasn't been previously used on
>> with a DLT7000 (TZ89) or DLT8000 drive since they also use the same
>> cartdridge but at a higher density (35/70GB or 40/80GB) than the TZ88
>> can handle. If this is the case, the TZ88 will give an error when
>> trying to load the tape. The only way I know of to remedy that is to
>> use a degauser and erase the tape manually.
>
> And it will take a *really* *powerful* degausser! The least
> expensive one I have found that will reliably do the job costs
> $1500. The really good ones cost up to twice that. I was
> shocked, to say the least.

MRI machines work well, if you can borrow one for 30 sec. BTW, you can
do a LOT of tapes in that time. Great for doing ~10,000 3480 catridges. 

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