How to control tape/autoloader/tape library operation?

Solution Unverified - Updated -

Issue

  • How to control/manage tape/autoloader/tape library operation?
  • Why is "mtx -f /dev/st0" failing with "cannot open SCSI device '/dev/st0' - Input/output error"?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • tape device

Subscriber exclusive content

A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase, tools, and much more.

Current Customers and Partners

Log in for full access

Log In

New to Red Hat?

Learn more about Red Hat subscriptions

Using a Red Hat product through a public cloud?

How to access this content