> > I can't seem to find a way to determine the read only or read write  
> > status of an LTO2 tape.  Using Solaris.  mt won't tell me.

> > If anyone knows how to find out the status of the read/write tab in a  
> > form suitable for incorporation into a script I'd be most grateful.
> 
> I believe that (when mounted), the state appears in the GUI and
> nsrwatch.  If true, then I'd wager that either the 'NSR device' or the
> 'NSR' resources would have the information.  I just don't see the
> correct field by a quick scan at the manual.

I don't think so. This info is quite a bit closer to the hardware.
You might be able to do something with the cdi* commands.
Haven't checked very much though-

Best
Dag

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