Recently, there was a post on this list about loss of data with VXA drives if the
power is cycled while a tape is in the drive. Some of the statements in that post were
incorrect. One very important correction: VXA tape drives DO have the capability to
recover data after a power loss. This is
>I've reset DDS-* drives by holding down the eject button for 5
>seconds to soft reset the device. Can the same be accomplished on
>these drives It might save your tapes.
Yes, if you hold down the front panel button for 10 seconds, it will
force a reset and eject the tape without rewind.
details on emergency tape removal procedures, check this article of the VXA
Knowledge Base:
http://www.vxa.com/support/faqdetail.cfm?ID=52
- Frank Saab
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Ecrix
> Subject: Re: VXA tape trouble and warning
> From: "Todd Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date:
I've reset DDS-* drives by holding down the eject button for 5
seconds to soft reset the device. Can the same be accomplished on
these drives It might save your tapes.
>I am having troubles with my VXA tapes and thought I'd pass on some
>signs, symptoms and a warning.
>
>The warning: Do
