Driver for M9914 for long block caoability
Hi All,
I have SCSI 9 tracke reel tape drive (M4/9914) connected to a Sun Ultra 60 and we use it to read seismic data which is recorded in several format.
For segy data there is no problem.
We have problem for seg-a, seg-b multiplexed data which is recorded in long block format.
The tape drive is OK because when we use with different software in PC and the drive connected to the PC we have no problem.
We cannot use the PC anymore as the license ia already expired, so we have to use the Sun as we still have the license.
I have modified the /kernel/drv/st.conf as instructed by the software but still have the problem.
Do I need a special driver to be able to read long block data ?
I appreciate a lot of any idea to solve my problem.
Thanks & regards,
Irwan Lesmana
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IrwanL] at [2007-11-25 22:38:36]
# 2
Can the tape drive be seen at OBP with a probe?
Have you installed any software that is specific to the M4/9914 ?
I just attempted a quick Google search on keyword "M4/9914" and found a number alternative resources.
For example...
<a href="http://www.shaffstall.com/products/tape/m49/m49914tt.html" target="_blank">http://www.shaffstall.com/products/tape/m49/m49914tt.html< ;/a>
What were those st.conf modifications, by the way?
Bill at 2007-7-5 14:09:18 >
# 3
Hello Bill,
IrwanL kindly provided his e-mail address. If you visit the homepage you can see that the company is offering consulting services.
Maybe his inquiry should read: <i><s>I</s> <b>We</b> have <b>a customer which has a</b> SCSI 9 tracke reel tape drive (M4/9914) connected to a Sun Ultra 60 and <s>we</s> <b>he/she</b> use it to read seismic data which is recorded in several format.</i>.
Anyway he didn't return to give more information or at least login again ...
Michael
maal at 2007-7-5 14:09:18 >
# 4
What is the problem with a company member asking for configuration support on this forum maal? I don't understand what you are trying to say here? Perhaps this person is working in the services department providing on site support for a customer. This guy may have come to the forum through the " Discussion forum " link in the spectrum handbook. Also the thread was created on the 31st of October, a couple of days ago, sometimes forum users may have resolved their issues and just may not have the time to return and update. I feel that my contributions to the board are voluntary and I am not put out if users don't reply to me. I have people call me every day for quotes on services, systems and parts and sometimes never call back for months.
# 5
Hello Martin,
there is nothing wrong to try to help people.
Bill found for him the link to the website of the supplier of the tape drive and software.
I understand that the original posters might have been thought that maybe someone out here can offer a solution or even a hint and save him a paid support call.
Nobody has put much effort into offering a solution. I tested the strike-out font, that's all.
Michael
maal at 2007-7-5 14:09:18 >
# 6
Hi Bill,
Thanks a lot for your reply, sorry I answer just today as there is along holiday in Indonesia.I use Solaris 2.8 and the patch is 117350-20 jan 05 and I attached the st.conf file
I already check the web address you mention but there is no driver provided for the Sun.
Thanks a lot,
Irwan L
