I would always use the TSM driver when possible, especially on Windows.
I have gotten in trouble before when using the generic driver, then
upgrading to a version of Windows that "sees" the device differently.  Not
likely to happen, but I have never had any problem using the TSM drivers.

-----Original Message-----
From: Joshua S. Bassi [mailto:jbassi AT IHWY DOT COM]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 2:50 PM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Re: Vendor drivers or TSM driver


It really depends on the tape drive technology.  DLT uses the TSM device
driver - which is what I assume your L700 is running.


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Joshua S. Bassi
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-----Original Message-----
From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of
Tait, Joel
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 8:08 AM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Vendor drivers or TSM driver


Hi,

What is the preference of the TSM community? To use the vendor supplied
drivers for the library and tape drives or the TSM driver? Is
performance effected?

Environment:
STK L700 Library
STK 3100 Bridge (Crossroads)
7 X 9840 Tape drivers
W2K SP3
TSM 5.1.5.1


Thanks

JET