>> I acquired a power Mac 8550 workgroup server which has a DDS2 DAT >> drive. I >> received the computer with 9.1 freshly loaded on it and the DAT doesn't >> appear to be recognized when I insert a blank tape. What do I >> have to do to >> get this drive to work in OS 9.1? Driver install? >> >> Regards, >> >> Thomas >> > > You need some back-up software, Retrospect is the best known, however you > may need the full retail one as I think the lite version does not support > DDS drives. > Ben.
Also check out DeskTape from Optima. http://www.optimatech.com/desktapepro.html Real pricey, but before you spend a dime on software the DeskTape pro demo will let you see if that drive is working. David -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
