[Info-vax] DLT8000 drive question

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In article <479d78a6-15de-453b-85e0-eb28df8f29d1 at g19g2000yql.googlegroups.com>, H Vlems <hvlems at freenet.de> writes:
>On 9 apr, 17:16, Rich Jordan <jor... at ccs4vms.com> wrote:
>> I've never used or seen a loader for DLT drives in person and I have a
>> customer with a question. =A0They picked up a couple of "loader ready"
>> HP DLT8000 drives, mounted on skids with the back panels, as part of a
>> bulk surplus hardware load. =A0The drives appear new/unused but they're
>> in another state so I can't look at them. =A0That customer doesn't have
>> (or want) a loader but the drives themselves would be nice to put into
>> service.
>>
>> The cellphone picture they sent makes it look like they don't have a
>> normal front bezel or loading lever.
>>
>> Can these drives be pulled from their skids/panels and used as
>> standalone drives, either in a compatible enclosure or system bay,
>> using normal power and SCSI cables? =A0Does the lack of a bezel/lever
>> (lights? =A0Eject button???) compromise their usability?
>
>I've got to admit that I never saw one in my life. But (un)loading a
>tape ought to be possible, either mechanically or thru software.
>When fitted in a DLT8000, how are the controlled: by VMS commands or
>is there a layered product that actually controls the DLT8000?
>In either case, connect a drive to a bus and try to operate it.

I'm pretty sure that MRU will handle the DLT8000.

Rich, Are any of those available for a small donation?

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