Re: /dev/nst0

From: Gene Heskett (gene.heskett_at_verizon.net)
Date: 02/16/05

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Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 09:27:23 -0500

    On Wednesday 16 February 2005 05:48, Beast wrote:
    >stephan.helas@e-7.com wrote:
    >> /dev/nst0 -> non rewinding tape device
    >> /dev/st0 -> rewinding tape device
    >>
    >> non rewinding means, that device does not automatic rewind after
    >> writing to tape.
    >
    >It depends on tape driver, kernel or hardware? from where i should
    > know that my tape drive is support rewinding or not?

    What good would a tape drive be if it couldn't rewind the tape and
    eject it, or at least 'unlock the door'?

    >And which one should be used?

    For backups, always use the n version so that the tapes position is
    under the control of the backup proggy 100% of the time.

    >Thanks.
    >
    >
    >--beast 

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