Brian, Your post didn't really tell me whether you'd narrowed the problem to the Linux device driver already. If you have, then ignore this reply. If you haven't, here's the basic situation:
The error you're getting indicates that the device hates what the system is saying to it, but it's an open question whether that's because the drive is broken, the tape is damaged, or your driver isn't working. Your first step is to determine which of these three areas the problem falls under. If you, personally, haven't ever seen the drive operate successfully, this is your first step. If your Linux box dual-boots Windows, download the free demo of Retrospect from www.dantz.com to verify that it works. This is a nice test because if successful you know you don't have to test different jumper settings or ribbin cables. Otherwise test it on a different computer, the OS is unimportant as long as you can verify that the tape drive is working. At this point you can focus on the Linux driver situation: read the all the docs & other sources of information about the driver. HTH, Paul -- Paul Mackinney | Who profited from Sept 11? [EMAIL PROTECTED] | http://www.copvcia.com/
