I would always use the TSM driver when possible, especially on Windows. I have gotten in trouble before when using the generic driver, then upgrading to a version of Windows that "sees" the device differently. Not likely to happen, but I have never had any problem using the TSM drivers.
-----Original Message----- From: Joshua S. Bassi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 2:50 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Vendor drivers or TSM driver It really depends on the tape drive technology. DLT uses the TSM device driver - which is what I assume your L700 is running. -- Joshua S. Bassi IBM Certified - AIX 4/5L, SAN, Shark Tivoli Certified Consultant -ADSM/TSM eServer Systems Expert -pSeries HACMP AIX, HACMP, Storage, TSM Consultant Cell (831) 595-3962 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tait, Joel Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 8:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Vendor drivers or TSM driver Hi, What is the preference of the TSM community? To use the vendor supplied drivers for the library and tape drives or the TSM driver? Is performance effected? Environment: STK L700 Library STK 3100 Bridge (Crossroads) 7 X 9840 Tape drivers W2K SP3 TSM 5.1.5.1 Thanks JET
