Re: questions about TZ88N-VA

From: Glenn Everhart (gce_at_gce.com)
Date: 08/21/04

  • Next message: Baeth Beitzell: "Hi" 
    Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 13:18:51 -0400

    Paul Repacholi wrote:
    > 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.
    >
    err...
    Right. For those who don't have, say, a 72D18 in the basement (and the
    few megawatts of electricity to run it) ;-) 8-)
      People near CERN, Fermilab, BNL, or the like might be able to borrow one...

  • Next message: Baeth Beitzell: "Hi"