French, Derek wrote:
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
Derek French
(admitting that I have no direct experience with this problem on AIX box)
Generally speaking, go with what the manual says. Do you not have a
support contract? Is calling IBM out of the question? Do you have
access to IBM support online?
Hope that helps
Regards
Fred James
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