I am trying to use the dump command to dump a large ext2 filesystem (15gb)
to tape. The format of the command I am using is:
dump -0auf /dev/st0 /provider
The problem is, when I reach the end of the volume, the command prompts for
a change of volumes and asks for a yes or no reply when the new volume is
mounted. When the new volume is mounted I reply "yes" and get an i/o error
and I am asked if I want to retry. I keep getting the i/o error and then
have to abort the entire dump.
I have tried using /dev/nst0
I don't believe there is a real i/o error on the newly mounted tape because
I can write to that tape with tar or use it for a dump on a smaller
filesystem
I am not sure of the proper way to change volumes. I can only eject the tape
with the hardware because if I try using mt to bring the drive offline, I
get a "tape busy" message.
Any clues,
Thanks,
Dennis
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