My original question was:
Actually, i've not tried to certify that TLZ07 can contain up to 8GB. If so, what commands/qualifiers should i use to backup 8GB ?
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The 8GB capacity depends on the compression system built into the tape drive unit. This 8GB figure assumes that you can get 2 to 1 compression average. Therefore the issue is that you have a tape which can store 4GB raw data, and much more with compression.
If you use the device name /dev/rmt0h (default) it indicates that compression is activated
On the other hand, /dev/rmt0a accesses the tape at the raw level (no compression)
Thanks to:
alan_at_nabeth.cxo.dec.com
fergal_at_ilo.dec.com
Received on Fri Feb 09 1996 - 18:18:37 NZDT