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From: paulp@hpfcdc.HP.COM (Paul Perlmutter)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.hp
Subject: Re: Backup messages
Message-ID: <5570055@hpfcdc.HP.COM>
Date: 1 Aug 88 19:47:39 GMT
References: <587@prlhp1.prl.philips.co.uk>
Organization: HP Ft. Collins, Co.
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> When doing a backup onto cartridges using a 35401 cartridge unit
> that has an 8 slot magazine, we sometimes get the message :
>
> tcio: cannot verify tape /dev/update.src; errno 5

You have a problem with the tape.  I would re-certify the tape or merely
discard it.  If it seems to be happening "somewhat often",  I would start
to suspect the drive.

> I believe all HP cartridges are pre-formatted.  

That is true.  They are all preformatted, but not all are certified.
We recommend running "mediainit -r" when a new uncertified tape is 
received.

Paul Perlmutter