Not all C1A will support XL tapes.  They need at least 41A of the
microcode too.

> Try "lscfg -vl rmtn", where n is replace by an appropriate numeric value. A
> drive capable of supporting the desired tape should return (along with the
> other information):
>
>         Machine Type and Model......03570C1A
>
> If it returns
>
>         Machine Type and Model......03570B12
>
> the drive does not support the C-format tape.
>
> > ----------
> > From:         Gisbert Schneider[SMTP:gisbert.schneider AT SK-KOELN DOT DE]
> > Reply To:     ADSM: Dist Stor Manager
> > Sent:         Thursday, May 03, 2001 9:59 AM
> > To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> > Subject:      3575lib
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > can anyone tell me how to check whether my 3575 library tapedrives can
> > use Magstar C-Format XL tapes?
> >
> >
> >
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Steve Roder, University at Buffalo
HOD Service Coordinator
VM Systems Programmer
UNIX Systems Administrator (Solaris and AIX)
TSM/ADSM Administrator
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http://ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu/~tkssteve)