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From: jon@oddhack.caltech.edu (Jon Leech)
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Subject: Re: sun 3 streaming tape
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Date: Sun, 26-Apr-87 04:04:02 EDT
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In article <1010003@hpfcmp.HP.COM> rjn@hpfcmp.HP.COM (Bob Niland) writes:
>* HP and SUN use different track and data formats.  You may be able to
>  move tapes between SUNs, but not between SUNs and HPs.

	I tried swapping cartridges some time ago. The Bobcat tape drive
PHYSICALLY DESTROYED a tape intended for a Sun (making 'interesting'
grinding noises in the process). It became very confused and I had to power
cycle the drive to get the tape out. The tape was completely torn off one
hub and spewed throughout the cartridge. Do NOT try this at home, kids!

    -- Jon Leech (jon@csvax.caltech.edu || ...seismo!cit-vax!jon)
    Caltech Computer Science Graphics Group
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