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Tape Block Sizes

2000-05-24 12:38:40
Subject: Tape Block Sizes
From: "Marc D. Taylor" <mdtaylor AT UIUC DOT EDU>
Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 11:38:40 -0500
Hello All,

What is the best recommendation for setting tape block sizes for the tape
devices that ADSM uses?  The spectrum of answers I have found from my
research is 0 (for variable block sizes) up to the higher the number the
better for dlt.  Now for 8 mm tape I have found a general consensus that 0
is not ideal.

Anyone can shed some insight on this?  I have looked at Quantum, Exabyte
and the adsm.org web page in search for answers.

Thanks for your consideration.

Marc Taylor
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Beckman Institute Systems Services
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