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  From: David Lloyd <lloy0076@rebel.net.au>
  To  : Robert Thomas <rthomas@austereo.com.au>
  Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 14:24:07 +1030

Re: Backup Drive/Tape problems

Robert!

> The DAT24 responds to commands such as "mt -t /dev/st0 rewind" but gives
> autosense errors when given "mt -t /dev/st0 retension". We are using
> "tar xvbf 20 /dev/st0 / --exclude [/path/filename}" to backup. However

Whilst I can't answer directly, if the tape is giving autosense errors
on then I'd be inclined to say that it may be a tape drive issues rather
than a data issue. You should try using /dev/nst0 as well - st0 will
rewind after commands and such and could rewind underneath you if things
go slightly awry during a backup...

DL

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