Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!mnetor!uunet!husc6!rutgers!clyde!burl!codas!killer!csccat!jack From: jack@csccat.UUCP (Jack Hudler) Newsgroups: comp.sys.hp Subject: Re: Driver for 7970E tape drive on 825 Message-ID: <340@csccat.UUCP> Date: Wed, 2-Dec-87 01:03:21 EST Article-I.D.: csccat.340 Posted: Wed Dec 2 01:03:21 1987 Date-Received: Mon, 7-Dec-87 06:50:06 EST References: <816@gargoyle.UChicago.EDU> Reply-To: jack@csccat.UUCP (Jack Hudler) Organization: Computer Support Corporation. Carrollton,Texas. Lines: 31 Keywords: drivers Here may be the answer to your question. This is take from the Configuration reference manual HP # 98561-90020 Page A-230 7970 Tape Drives No 7970 tape drives are supported on HP9000 systems, although it is posiable to convert some 7970E drives to support 7971A configuation. Here is a summary of the situation: o 7970a/b/c - requires a unique 16 bit interface,cable,driver. None is available on any HP9000 system. { This doesn't apply to you } o 7970E - Any 45 ips HP-IB master drive with current interface electronics is supported i mounted in a 26078A cabinet (available for this purpose). This combination is a 7971A. Older 7970E's and those without HP-IB interfacing may be upgraded to a current HP-IB master configuation with a 26072A kit. { rather obscure.. wouldn't you say } o If you have a 7970E and prefer to upgrade to a newer device, trade-in credits are available. { snicker snicker } You can in one 7970E ( "ordered" as a 7970EN ) for a 7974A, or you can trade in one or two 7970ENs for a 7978A. --------- Hope this helps. At least you have something to reference to HP in your discussion (i.e. screaming). (* grin *) Jack Hudler -- See above (214)661-8960