> On 14 Jul 2020, at 18:47, Ali via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > This may be a bit too new for this list but I thought what the heck - maybe > one of you Compaq/DEC/HP guys would know: > > Is there any reason a Smart Array controller can't be used as a simple SCSI > controller? I.E. No array, just using it to drive a tape library? TIA! > Nope. I don’t remember any Smart Array controllers supporting passthrough tapes until much later on. You just need a Wide Ultra 2 or 3 adapter for libraries, eg 154457-B21. There’s no mention of tape support in the install manual either. -- Adrian Graham Owner of Binary Dinosaurs, the UK's biggest private home computer collection? t: @binarydinosaurs f: facebook.com/binarydinosaurs w: www.binarydinosaurs.co.uk
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