Wanda, are you running on 2.1.5.12 of the server? I was under the
impression that the 9710 was handled as a 'native' device with this
patch level. We're looking at the same unit as the answer to our SAP
backup issues.

TomK
Sr. Systems Programmer
NIBCO, Inc.
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>From:  Prather, Wanda[SMTP:PrathW1 AT CENTRAL.SSD.JHUAPL DOT EDU]
>Sent:  Monday, June 16, 1997 3:25 PM
>To:    ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
>Subject:       Re: Use of DLT tape libraries
>
>We are using an STK 9710 (which I think is fundamentally the same as a
>9714) with 5 DLT drives, and it is superb.
>So far it appears to even outperform our 9710's with 3490 drives!
>
>Be aware that to fully use it, you need the STK ACSLS software and the
>Adsm Enhanced Server code.
>(Some resellers don't make that clear when you order the box.)
>
>And read the instructions in the Enhanced Server README file CAREFULLY.
>That is the information you use to configure the 9710 to ADSM.
>
>
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>> From:         Steven Bridge[SMTP:ccaasub AT ucl.ac DOT uk]
>> Sent:         Wednesday, June 11, 1997 10:10 AM
>> To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
>> Subject:      Use of DLT tape libraries
>>
>> We are in the process of putting up ADSM on an AIX 4.1 machine and are
>> currently considering our choice of tape library. We have decided upon
>> a two DLT drive model and would be interested in hearing any comments
>> from existing users of any of the following libraries as used in
>> conjunction
>> with ADSM :
>>
>> StorageTek 9714
>> ATL 520 Series ( 2/28 or 2/52 )
>> TTi Q2
>> ADIC Scalar ( 2/18, 2/24, 2/48 or 2/58 )
>>
>> Any comment, even 'use it, no problems' are gratefully received. It's
>> nice
>> to have an idea how many, if any, are being used in anger.
>>
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>> -+
>>  Steven Bridge     Systems Group, Information Systems Division
>>                           University College London
>>  email: s.bridge AT ucl.ac DOT uk                   tel: +44 171-380 7777
>> x2794
>>
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