
Configuration for Novell and UNIX Operating System Configuration
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Troubleshooting Installations on the SGI Platform
Checking the Inquiry String
It may be useful to confirm the autoloader’s inquiry string. This is done using the mt command. The
following command line will retrieve the Inquiry string and other status data from the autoloader on
SCSI bus 1, ID 6.
mt -f /dev/rmt/tps1d6 status
System Interchange Problems
If the following error appears when trying to restore a cpio archive from another system, it is likely
that a mistake was made in the installation sequence:
Byte swapped Data - re-try with correct device
If this error is encountered, make sure that the correct modifications were made to the file /var/
sysgen/master.d/scsi.
Switching Compression
Irix 6.x provides support for software switching of data compression through the use of different
device drivers. Drivers including a “c” in the device name should enable compression. You may be
able to resolve problems with data compression by installing the latest Irix 6.x patch set.
Configuration for HP-UX Environment
DIP Switch Settings
Before using the DAT 72 or DDS-4 autoloader in an HP UNIX environment, set the operating-system
configuration DIP switches as shown below:
HP-UX Version 10.2 and 11
Follow the steps below to configure HP-UX systems:
1. Log in as root.
2. Run the SAM utility.
3. Choose the Peripheral Devices option.
4. Choose Tape Drives.
5. From the Actions menu in the Tape Device Manager window, choose Add.
6. Within the Add a Tape Drive window, read the instructions, then click on OK.
7. SAM may detect that your HP-UX kernel lacks the drivers necessary to make use of your new
tape drive. If so, within the “Device Driver Check” window, read the message and choose the
appropriate action. If the chosen option is Build a new kernel and shut down the system
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