On 1/21/23 11:20, Stan Sieler via cctalk wrote: > Hi, > > Has anyone used an HPE StorageWorks DAT 40 USB Tape Drive on a Mac / PC / > Linux as a "standard" tape drive (i.e., I want to be able to "dd" from one, > not use some HP provided backup package). (I have no interest in writing > to tapes, BTW) > > I'd prefer reading the tapes on a Mac, but if Linux/Win is needed, I'm > hoping I can use a virtual one :)
I haven't tried it, as I don't have any USB DDS drives, but Linux should handle one, as the protocol is pretty much SCSI wrapped in USB messaging. FWIW, --Chuck
