Re: QUERY: CD-RW Yamaha S6416 mechanism problems??

[Ben Liberman]

At 15:09 -0800 1/27/00, Matthew Tevenan wrote:

>If Yamaha does release an update to the firmware of the Yamaha 6416 CD-RW
>drive, rest assured Eric or I will tell the list shortly thereafter.
>
>We are still hopeful of a fix for this problem, and do not consider the
>removal of the 6416 from our supported devices list a "final" gesture by any
>means.

Hi Matthew,

I've gone through 2 6416's from APS and also returned 2 others to
them, for credit, that were purchased by clients of mine.

Do you or Eric have an email address at Yamaha that people can write
to?  Maybe they will move a bit faster if they get LOTS of inquires
about when they will produce a fix for their firmware.

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Re: Weird 505 error?

[Chris Chung]

Hello again... 
 
This is to add on to my original 
problem... I'm not entirely sure if this has anything to do with my problem, but 
it seems that our backup machine does not have a connection with the client 
machine at all.  It does see all the other machines on the backup 
though.  When I load up Retrospect, that client machine appears "not 
connected", but I can connect to it (by clicking on the button).  However, 
when I close Retrospect, and re-open it, the client machine appears "not 
connected" again... *sigh*
 
We do have a firewall set up right now... 
and all of the machines EXCEPT for that one client machine are behind it (the 
client machine is on DHCP).  We're investigating this as a possible reason 
for our dilemma...
 
Does anyone have any ideas on what's 
going on?  Thanks in advance.
 
Chris.
---Chris Chung  C=>:^)Software 
EngineerJMLTech.com

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Chris Chung 
  
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 12:18 
  PM
  Subject: Weird 505 error?
  
  Hi.
   
  Our backup is kind of acting up... We 
  are backing up our server on and off... i.e. we're getting a 505 error 
  quite frequently (I think this is the "client is reserved" error - 
  and according to the User Guide, the remedy is to restart both the 
  computers).  When we go to check the client machine, it says that it is 
  still being backed up by the backup machine, but this isn't really 
  happening because the backup machine cannot even establish a 
  connection.
   
  To fix this, we've had to restart the 
  client computer multiple times, yet we keep getting this error.  
  We've been getting it for weeks...
   
  Right now, the backup server is behind 
  the firewall... but this specific client machine is not.  I'm assuming 
  that this shouldn't make much of a difference... ?
   
  Any help would be greatly 
  appreciated.  Thanks!
  ---Chris Chung  
  C=>:^)Software 
EngineerJMLTech.com

Re: How Do I Control Multiple Tape Devices?

[Ryan La Riviere]

On 01/27/2000 somewhere around the time of 19:07 -0500, Terry Lee spoke about "How Do 
I Control Multiple Tape Devices?":


>Hi Folks,
>
>This is my first post (I'm still learning a lot about Retrospect).  I've
>been called in to provide assistance in configuring our new company backup
>strategy.  Here's our first stumbling block:  We can't seem to get
>Retrospect Backup 5.0 to control two tape drives (one internal, one
>external).  First, I'd like to know if this is possible.  If so, could
>someone point me toward some quick and simple instructions on how to
>accomplish this task.  Here are some specifics:
>
>Network:  Windows NT 4.0 (SP5)
>Server:  Dell PowerEdge 6300
>External:  Sony AIT Autoloader Unit (TSL-SA300C)
>Internal:  Dell DLT Tape Drive

All I can say is it works with the Mac version.  I have three tape drives hooked up to 
one machine with Retro 4.2A and it works just fine.  Retro just seems to wait for the 
correct tape to appear.
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How Do I Control Multiple Tape Devices?

[Terry Lee]

Hi Folks,

This is my first post (I'm still learning a lot about Retrospect).  I've
been called in to provide assistance in configuring our new company backup
strategy.  Here's our first stumbling block:  We can't seem to get
Retrospect Backup 5.0 to control two tape drives (one internal, one
external).  First, I'd like to know if this is possible.  If so, could
someone point me toward some quick and simple instructions on how to
accomplish this task.  Here are some specifics:

Network:  Windows NT 4.0 (SP5)
Server:  Dell PowerEdge 6300
External:  Sony AIT Autoloader Unit (TSL-SA300C)
Internal:  Dell DLT Tape Drive

Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Terry Lee
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Channing L. Bete Co., Inc.



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Re: QUERY: CD-RW Yamaha S6416 mechanism problems??

[Matthew Tevenan]

Leonard,

I can't guarantee that a fix is imminent. Yamaha would be the people to ask
this one.

If Yamaha does release an update to the firmware of the Yamaha 6416 CD-RW
drive, rest assured Eric or I will tell the list shortly thereafter.

We are still hopeful of a fix for this problem, and do not consider the
removal of the 6416 from our supported devices list a "final" gesture by any
means.

Regards,

Matthew Tevenan
Technical Support Specialist
Dantz Development Corporation
925.253.3050 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

> From: Leonard Bergson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 21:21:11 -0500
> To: retro-talk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: QUERY: CD-RW Yamaha S6416 mechanism problems??
> 
> Regarding the Yamaha 6416 CD-RW - I also have one of these. And, yes, I'm
> having troubles as well. I can see that it is revision number 1.0c. The
> question is: do I get a new CD-RW or is a real fix imminent?
> 
> 
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> rhinography
> 225 Varick Street
> New York, NY 10014
> Tel.212 647-9000
> eMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> 
>> From: Matthew Tevenan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Reply-To: "retro-talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 08:06:18 -0800
>> To: retro-talk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Subject: Re: QUERY: CD-RW Yamaha S6416 mechanism problems??
>> 
>> Greg,
>> 
>> Dantz has verified that there is a bug in the firmware of the Yamaha 6416
>> CD-RW drive. While we have notified Yamaha of this bug, until we are
>> apprised of a solution to this problem, we can no longer officially support
>> backup to the Yamaha 6416 CD-RW drive with Retrospect or Retrospect Express.
>> 
>> The bug will cause the drive to intermittently return error 100 (illegal
>> command) when used with Retrospect on slower Macintosh and PC models. We
>> have some suggestions to try to work around this problem: use a faster
>> backup computer if there is one available, or try to increase the data rate
>> by disabling software compression and minimizing external activity during
>> backup. In Windows, you can also try disabling auto-insert notification.
>> 
>> Though Retrospect will recognize and load a driver for this device, you may
>> see the error when backing up to this drive on your computer. The only
>> computers I have not seen this error occur on are Power Mac G3s and G4s or
>> very fast Pentiums, though even these fast machines are not guaranteed to
>> work correctly with the drive.
>> 
>> Please call us directly if you have any further questions.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Matthew Tevenan
>> Technical Support Specialist
>> Dantz Development Corporation
>> 925.253.3050 
>> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> 
>>> From: "Greg Jewett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> Reply-To: "retro-talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 06:42:06 -0800
>>> To: "retro-talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> Subject: QUERY: CD-RW Yamaha S6416 mechanism problems??
>>> 
>>> Can anyone let me know why Yamaha S6416 mechanism would not be recommended?
>>> 
>>> I just purchased recently a Yamaha S6416 drive for my Macintosh.  To
>>> date, I have no problems with the drive, with the exception of a
>>> ISO9660 burn that failed to verify, but burned just fine.
>>> 
>>> What problems has the list heard about that drive, or experienced?  I
>>> would be very interested!  :/
>>> 
>>> ...Greg
>>> 
> Be very careful.  I have an APS drive that doesn't work well with
 Retrospect
> at all.  Avoid Yamaha S6416 mechanisms, which APS has used in the past.
> Be
> sure to check the list of qualified drive mechanisms on the Dantz web
> site.
> 
> Phil Geller
> WorkingMacs
> 
>>> - * Think Different * -
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>>> Motorola IT Department Pager: (800) 478-4034
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Re: FW: Kai's Photo Soap

[Arnold Hauser]

OoopsI'm sorry all. Sent it to the wrong list.

To forget is human, to forgive is Divine.

ThanksArnie



jon * wrote:

> Was this a mistake or did you mean to send this email to the entirely wrong
> list?
>
> -jon
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> From: Arnold Hauser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: "retro-talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 15:27:00 +
> To: retro-talk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Kai's Photo Soap
>
> I would like some feedback on Kai's Photo Soap. I'm not doing any heavy
> duty photo manipulation.
>
> I'm running OS 8.6 with 64 Megs installed ram.
>
> Whadya think?thanks, Arnie
>
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Re: 6416 Yamaha again :-(

[Matthew Tevenan]

Jane,

The Yamaha 6416 is indeed no longer supported. That it still appears in the
Mac supported devices list seems to be an oversight. I'll make sure the
proper people are notified.

Even the latest Yamaha firmware, 1.0c, has this problem.

Regards,

Matthew Tevenan
Technical Support Specialist
Dantz Development Corporation
925.253.3050 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

> From: Jane White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: "retro-talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 15:24:06 -0700
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: 6416 Yamaha again :-(
> 
> I'm more confused than ever. Dantz has been saying that they don't
> support the 6416 Yamaha drive, and that certainly has been my
> experience and the experience of many of us. However, I just
> downloaded your list of supported drives, and lo and behold --
> there's the Yamaha 6416  on the list!
> 
> I have the latest Retro driver 1.9 and the Yamaha firmware update. So
> why doesn't it work I wonder?
> 
> Mine is an APS product, and they have said they are going to refund
> my money. But if this can be made to work, I'd love to keep it.
> 
> I've done all the SCSI adjustments, but will work only with all SCSI
> devices removed except the burner and by restarting with a limited
> extension set. That makes it useless because I want to backup an
> external drive and my PowerBook to the beige G3.
> 
> Any ideas?
> 
> Jane White
> 
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6416 Yamaha again :-(

[Jane White]

I'm more confused than ever. Dantz has been saying that they don't 
support the 6416 Yamaha drive, and that certainly has been my 
experience and the experience of many of us. However, I just 
downloaded your list of supported drives, and lo and behold -- 
there's the Yamaha 6416  on the list!

I have the latest Retro driver 1.9 and the Yamaha firmware update. So 
why doesn't it work I wonder?

Mine is an APS product, and they have said they are going to refund 
my money. But if this can be made to work, I'd love to keep it.

I've done all the SCSI adjustments, but will work only with all SCSI 
devices removed except the burner and by restarting with a limited 
extension set. That makes it useless because I want to backup an 
external drive and my PowerBook to the beige G3.

Any ideas?

Jane White


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Re: Kai's Photo Soap

[Travis Morgan]

>I would like some feedback on Kai's Photo Soap. I'm not doing any heavy
>duty photo manipulation.
>
>I'm running OS 8.6 with 64 Megs installed ram.
>
>Whadya think?thanks, Arnie
>

I think Retrospect will back this up just fine.

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Travis Morgan
Macintosh Systems Administrator/Webmaster
(858)534-5954


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Kai's Photo Soap

[Arnold Hauser]

I would like some feedback on Kai's Photo Soap. I'm not doing any heavy
duty photo manipulation.

I'm running OS 8.6 with 64 Megs installed ram.

Whadya think?thanks, Arnie





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Weird 505 error?

[Chris Chung]

Hi.
 
Our backup is kind of acting up... We are 
backing up our server on and off... i.e. we're getting a 505 error 
quite frequently (I think this is the "client is reserved" error - and 
according to the User Guide, the remedy is to restart both the 
computers).  When we go to check the client machine, it says that it is 
still being backed up by the backup machine, but this isn't really 
happening because the backup machine cannot even establish a 
connection.
 
To fix this, we've had to restart the 
client computer multiple times, yet we keep getting this error.  We've 
been getting it for weeks...
 
Right now, the backup server is behind 
the firewall... but this specific client machine is not.  I'm assuming that 
this shouldn't make much of a difference... ?
 
Any help would be greatly 
appreciated.  Thanks!
---Chris Chung  
C=>:^)Software EngineerJMLTech.com

Re: Mixed server platforms

[Greg Jewett]

At 11:07 AM -0700 1/27/00, Michael Selewach wrote:
Retrospect list folks,
Right now we are operating multiple Mac Retrospect 4.2 servers.  We need to expand and would like to purchase the NT 5.0 version. Anyone working with a mixed enviorment?  Eventually the Macs will be retired but for now I plan for one mac to handle all the licences and split up the load between remaining mixed platforms.   If you've done this - any gotchas I should be looking for?

Regardless of the platform that you choose for your Server, it will backup Macintosh and Windows machines alike, including all files, and security.  We are keeping our Macintosh systems for as long as we can, upgrading when necessary.  

We are using the Windows 2000 operating system as early adopters.  We have successfully tested and put into production the backup of many Windows 2000 machines using both the Retrospect Server 5.0 for Windows and Retrospect Server 4.2 for Macintosh.  The latest Windows and Macintosh clients work flawlessly as well.

Just shows how well Macintosh and Windows applications and services shared between them can be co-developed and produce magnificent results. 

..Greg
- * Think Different * -
Greg Jewett, Server/Project Engineer   Phone: (512) 996-4257  
Motorola IT Department Pager: (800) 478-4034   
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Mixed server platforms

[Michael Selewach]

Retrospect list folks,
Right now we are operating multiple Mac Retrospect 4.2
servers.  We need to expand and would like to purchase the NT 5.0
version. Anyone working with a mixed enviorment?  Eventually the
Macs will be retired but for now I plan for one mac to handle all the
licences and split up the load between remaining mixed
platforms.   If you've done this - any gotchas I should be
looking for?
Thanks,
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Configuring Network subvolumes

[Joseph D'Andrea]

MacOS...

I have all my client's html in individual site folders within a one big
folder called 0.html

I only want to back up certain of those client folders. Some are developed
in house, and so they already have backups on the development machine(s)
and some clients don't want or don't want to pay for back-up.

In any event... you get the idea.

The way I have this set-up now is that I set each client folder (about 10
of them) that I want to backup to a certain color and have configured
0.html as a subvolume.

When the RS script runs, it scans every folder and every file in the 0.html
folder even though only about 1/3 of them are candidates for back-up.

I want to do this with less scanning time, so I though I could set up a
second folder called "ToBeBackedUp", amde it a subvolume and put in an
alias to the actual folder that I want to back up. This doesn't work
because it want to back-up the alias and not the actual files.

Short of making a subvolume for each client folder and doing 10 backups in
a row, is there any other way to do this?

Thanks,
___Joe___

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WEST21.com Internet services for the 21st Century
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