[geeks] Formatting or Wiping a Tape

[Michael Schiller]

Try the command 'mt erase' that will erase the tape, and rewind it back to the
beginning.

-Mike

Dave McGuire wrote:

> On March 23, Ron 'The InSaNe OnE' Rosson wrote:
> > Well I finally go my tape drive hooked up to my U1. The person who gave it to
> > me also thru in some used tapes. The problem is under Solaris I am not sure
> > how to wipe or format the tapes so I can use them to back up data.
>
>   Most tapes don't get "formatted" per se.  You didn't mention what
> kind of tape drive you're using, but for some, a bulk eraser works
> well.  What sort of drive is it?
>
>            -Dave
>
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-Mike
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