On Wednesday 05 May 2004 11:43, Laurent wrote:
>I have a problem with configuring a single tape unit.
>
>As i saw in the FAQ, i put in amanda.conf :
>runtapes 1
>tapedev /dev/st0
>and commented out tpchanger, changerdev, etc.
>
>But i still have "no label found, are you sure /dev/st0 is
> non-rewinding ?" when amlabel it.
>
>What is badly configured ?
>
>I have an Onstream ADR50 tape reader on a Mandrake 9.2 (MDK amanda
> rpm).

What os etc?

Onstream is notorious for oddball API's, and the later linux 2.6.x 
kernels now have a whole menu page in the kernel configuration for 
adding in OnStream work arounds.

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