I have a Unix AIX 5.1 machine with an external tape drive that no longer responds to SMIT commands, like verify tape backup or eject or anything. It gives me a "Tape Busy" error, or "Cannot open" or "No such device," although the tape drive is still listed as "defined," so I'm guessing it's a hardware defective issue? I have tried other tapes, to no avail. I really don't want to turn off the Unix machine if at all possible because of the data, but I DEFINITELY don't want to damage the Unix machine either. 1) Can I shut off just the tape drive, open the case, and insert a new tape drive which damaging my Unix box? 2) Can I turn off the tape drive, disconnect the SCSI cable from the tape drive, and replace it with a new tape external drive without damaging the Unix box? Couple people have said it's ok, but manuals I read so NO. Any suggestions on determining the drive not responding? Or would just rebooting solve the problem? Thanks a bunch!
Derek
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