On Jan 25, 2011, at 7:48 AM, BENSHADE wrote: > Thanks. > Yes, I have already ascertained that it is more than one drive - all 4 in > fact. It is looking like a firmware issue the more things I try. Fortunately > this is not in production yet so can 'play a bit' but we need it in > production asap. > I will probably have to test the drives like you say individually at OS level. > > Do you have any links or more info as to the reports of firmware > deficiencies, as they may be useful in seeing if there are similar problems > that I can ask IBM tape storage support about?
The List archives are your friend... See http://www.mail-archive.com/adsm-l@vm.marist.edu/msg88819.html as a sample. The hardware support people should be aware of firmware issues, as that is a staple in tape drive evolution: it is common for there to be dozens of fixes to the firmware over the life of a given drive model. In any case, they should be able to assist with your site problem, as you have detailed info to provide them. Richard Sims
