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Subject: Re: ft0 QIC write error problem
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   I've got a Conner TSM420 QIC drive, and I use the QW QIC-wide tapes.

   Every time I pipe something larger than about a megabyte into ft, I
   get an unrecoverable write error on block 3200.

   It's not a problem with the tape - I can make larger backups under DOS
   with no problems, and I've tried several.

   Also, smaller things get written and recovered OK.

   Oh, I'm still running 2.0-SNAP950412.  I haven't upgraded because, for
   that, I really need the backup :-(

   Any help would be MUCH appreciated.

   Cheers =8-} Chipsy

The current version of the ft driver does not support QW 5122F tapes.
If you wish to use youre tape drive:

1) Wait for the new driver (Should ask steve about that)
2) Start using DC 2120 tapes (Work OK with my IOmega 420)

William.