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From: Mike.Wilkins@p3.f55.n282.z1.mmug.edgar.mn.org (Mike Wilkins)
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Subject: GVP Tape Backup Unit
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Date: 12 Feb 91 11:39:23 GMT
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KB> I own a Xetec Fastrack hard drive controller board. I recently
KB> purchased a GVP 105Mb streamer tape backup unit... ...Unfortunately,
KB> the GVP backup software does not recognize the tape units existence.

Are your terminators ok?  Your HD should be on the end and have the
terminators with the Tape unit in the middle.  Also, in the Xetec
Partitions program, the Tape unit should be in the lower left box.
This is how my Xetec HD & Xetex Tape unit is setup.

Unfortunatly, some tape backup units do not have a device driver. They
are controlled by the Tape units support software. This means that they
cannot be used with someone elses tape backup software.

I'd suggest calling Xetec. They would have the answers. It's possible that
you could use the Xetex software if all else fails.

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