[CentOS] Using USB Tape drive on Centos 5.3 (kernel 2.6.18-164.10.1.el5PAE)

Tue Mar 2 19:03:36 UTC 2010
Muro, Sam <research at businesstz.com>

John Doe wrote:
> From: "Muro, Sam" <research at businesstz.com>
>> I have been trying to install HP Storageworks DAT72 on CentOS 5 in vain.
>> On system reboot, neither /dev/st not /dev/sg is available. May you
>> please
>> lead me through as this is my first time trying to do it
>
> What does lsusb show?
I have lost the connection to the server but I will post this output later
today

> Just a thought; did you check in the BIOS if there are USB options (legacy
> and such)?
> Maybe install 'HP StorageWorks LTT' (Library and Tape Tools); it might
> help testing...
I have also downloaded the utility and shall let you know how it goes

>
> JD
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