On Mon, 17 Feb 2003, Lars Nordin wrote:
For a true SCSI tape drive (not an IDE tape drive that is accessed as a SCSI
tape drive using the ide-scsi module), you do not need to run makedev nor
re-install - just load the scsi tape module (note the SCSI controller module
has to be loaded
Michael Noble wrote:
On Sat, 2003-02-15 at 17:32, g wrote:
i tried it, but found that makedev was not installed. could also be why when i
tried 'man makedev', i got a 'not found'. so i did not go any further with it.
Just to let you know makedev is MAKEDEV.
this is true. also true, is that
On Mon, 2003-02-17 at 01:37, g wrote:
Michael Noble wrote:
On Sat, 2003-02-15 at 17:32, g wrote:
i tried it, but found that makedev was not installed. could also be why when i
tried 'man makedev', i got a 'not found'. so i did not go any further with it.
Just to let you know makedev is
On another system that I had, I did try and use makedev, but it did
not work. It made the devices, but links were not made to correct
locations
I ended up rebuilding the system with the drive in and all went well.
The system now sees the tape drive, there really ought to be a better
way to
Michael Noble wrote:
On another system that I had, I did try and use makedev, but it did
not work. It made the devices, but links were not made to correct
locations
I ended up rebuilding the system with the drive in and all went well.
The system now sees the tape drive, there really ought
On Sat, 2003-02-15 at 17:32, g wrote:
i tried it, but found that makedev was not installed. could also be why when i
tried 'man makedev', i got a 'not found'. so i did not go any further with it.
Just to let you know makedev is MAKEDEV.
Mike
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For a true SCSI tape drive (not an IDE tape drive that is accessed as a SCSI
tape drive using the ide-scsi module), you do not need to run makedev nor
re-install - just load the scsi tape module (note the SCSI controller module
has to be loaded first). I think that even the module will be
Michael Noble wrote:
tc,hago
harddrake2 does see the scsi contoller, where I am having difficulty
is setting up the device files in /dev for the tape drive.
i have yet to setup a device file in linux, but many in unix. i will take
a look to see what is required in linux. should not be all that
g wrote:
Michael Noble wrote:
harddrake2 does see the scsi contoller, where I am having difficulty is setting
up the device files in /dev for the tape drive.
i have yet to setup a device file in linux, but many in unix. i will take
a look to see what is required in linux. should not be all
g wrote:
Michael Noble wrote:
Sorry I forgot, I am using Mandrake 9.0 and Adaptec Ultra160 (29160).
i am 'old to unix, new to linux', and not up on a solution to your problem.
i should have added forgetful too.
i just got in from a late night party and thought i would send you this
before
On Thursday 13 February 2003 10:51 pm, g wrote:
Michael Noble wrote:
I have just added a scsi card (adaptec) and a DDS4 4mm dat drive.
How do I get Linux to know the tape drive is installed and talking
to it?
mike,
please excuse delay in replying. isp and i are having growing pains.
tc,hago
harddrake2 does see the scsi contoller, where I am having difficulty
is setting up the device files in /dev for the tape drive.
As for baking up there are many ways to do that g(tar) is very
good. Have not looked at dump or or some of the others that are
offered on MD 9.0.
I
FYI, Dell Linux mailing lists are really good reading for this type of
thing.
The reason why i say this is b/c this is 50% of the discussion on them.
How i know? I used to be in Linux Server Support.
Rob
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Michael Noble wrote:
I have just added a scsi card (adaptec) and a DDS4 4mm dat drive.
How do I get Linux to know the tape drive is installed and talking
to it?
mike,
please excuse delay in replying. isp and i are having growing pains.
anyway, you make no mention of what version of what
Michael Noble wrote:
Sorry I forgot, I am using Mandrake 9.0 and Adaptec Ultra160 (29160).
What I am trying to find out is how to make the device files for an
DAT Tape drive attached to the SCSI card so that I can do backups.
I really do not want to have to reload Mandrake to do it, but at
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