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4 UNIX Settings
Introduction
This chapter describes how to configure the DAT24 tape drive to operate on various UNIX systems.
It provides drive configuration options and any changes required at the operating system level.
When configured as documented in this guide, the drive performs as an integrated component of
the system, giving maximum functionality.
Topics covered in this chapter are:
"Setting DIP Switches for UNIX Support" on page 26
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"Configuring Inquiry Strings" on page 27
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"Configuring for the DEC UNIX Environment" on page 28
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"Configuring for the Sun Environment" on page 29
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"Configuring for the SGI Environment" on page 30
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"Configuring for the HP-UX Workstation Environment" on page 32
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"Configuring for the IBM AIX Environment" on page 33
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"Configuring for the SCO Environment" on page 34
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Setting DIP Switches for UNIX Support
Switches 9 and 10 on the bottom of the DAT24 tape drive are used for UNIX support, as shown in
Table 4 on page 26.
Table 4. Drive Configuration Settings
System
Sun
DEC
IBM
HP
SGI
SCO
Non-UNIX
Switch 9 Setting
Switch 10 Setting
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
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