We just swapped a worn-out 6-tape DDS-3 changer for a new 8-tape DDS-4 changer, specifically the Compaq StorageWorks part number 166505-001.
When I tested this new drive with "chg-scsi -slot 0", I find that it makes quite a few clicking noises, as if a tape is being loaded/unloaded or searched for repeatedly. These noises are distinctly different than if I manually select a tape via the front panel, which happens smoothly with one clicking noise and relatively quickly. With chg-scsi, the error LED on the front panel also comes on. The correct tape does eventually load, but I'm wondering if I should switch to some other changer software or fix chg-scsi or what? I'm using Amanda 2.4.4 on RedHat 8.
