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To capture a tape drive trace(dump) file to disk(File)

Note:

When capturing a TRACE file it is best to capture a

trace after an error and without resetting or

power cycling the drive or the system. Resetting

or power cycle will loose some TRACE data from the

drive.

This TRACE file is a binary file, when uploading

this file for transmission to support be sure

to upload the file in binary.

cd /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin

./utape -ctfd rmt0

The output will be to the /tmp directory:

/tmp/TRACE.rmt0

or newer levels of AIX use a different directory

/etc/lpp/diagnostics/data/TRACE.rmt0

To capture a tape drive Log Sense information to disk(File)

cd /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin

./utape -clfd rmt0

The output will be to the /tmp directory:

/tmp/LOGSENSE.rmt0

or newer levels of AIX use a different directory

/etc/lpp/diagnostics/data/LOGSENSE.rmt0

Tape Part Numbers

Details the recommended IBM tape part numbers for the 1/4", 4mm, VXA, LTO, 8mm, and DLT tape drives.

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1/4" Part Numbers

QIC-150

Part Number Description Where Used Type Additional

Information

21F8578 Data Cartridge 7207-001 QIC-150

92X7510 Test Cartridge 7207-001 QIC-150

16G8572* Cleaning Cartridge (Petrofin) 7207-001 50 cleanings

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