SUN DLT4000 Driver

[rlindstrom]

Is there such a thing a windows NT driver for a SUN DLT4000 tpae drive. I would like to re-use this device on a NT server.

[NooNoo]

This any help?

[rlindstrom]

Is this saying that this drive, if it has SUN firmware on it, will not accept generic firmware and that the generic formware is needed for NT to see it?

[NooNoo]

That's what I understood, but I haven't any experience with either NT or DLT drives... so you will have to wait for someone that has I'm afraid.

[confus-ed]

Sun does not use drivers within its own environment, thus does not offer drivers for other environments.

From their website !

They say consult the OEM for drivers ! But you didn't say who that was .... I know other people who make DLT 4000s ... but do Sun make them themselves ? I don't think so.....

[rlindstrom]

The drive is SUN labeled. No indication who the OEM is for this device. Does anyone know?

[confus-ed]

I think you'll have to 'google it' until you find whoever made that unit, there's Quantum, Tandberg, Dell, Compaq ......

I'm almost certain Sun don't make them themselves, they might - perhaps ask them? Sun Products & Services

There's a user forum in there somewhere's too, perhaps some linux geek lurking there can answer .... sorry

[DonJ]

Well...the only thing I could find is downloads for hp surestore 15 slot with dlt4000. Of course, this is for a 15 slot unit...

There are downloads for WinNT as well as Solaris, etc.

I know that sometimes Sun & HP use the same units...might be worth a try.

[DonJ]

Also, if this Sun device has a High Voltage Differential SCSI, you won't be able to see it with a normal SCSI card such as an Adaptec 2940...you will need the 2944...
http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/pro...key=AHA-2944UW

Believe me...I've already been that route...

[rlindstrom]

I see the device just fine - it's even listed as SUN DLT4000 (No driver loaded)

Just need the stinkinig driver - Do you really think a HP driver could work? I may just leave it with the SUN box - so when we sell it they'll have both.

[confus-ed]

Mmmm maybe sun did make it Sun spare parts They have spares !

Still can't find any drivers, though, but if device manager sees it does it need any? Does it not just need backup s/w that knows about it .... ?

I do think Sun themselves are worth a shot, they ought to know its part no is 370-2865 I think .... perhaps you can verify that from the unit...

[garfin]

I have a driver...

It's a "massaged" Quantum DLT4000 driver , which seems to work ok on a SUN DLT4000 under XP , and should work with 2000 etc.

for some reason this board wont allow me to attach it , so email me, if you need a copy.


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[confus-ed]

I have a driver...

It's a "massaged" Quantum DLT4000 driver , which seems to work ok on a SUN DLT4000 under XP , and should work with 2000 etc.

for some reason this board wont allow me to attach it , so email me, if you need a copy.


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Well welcome to windrivers garfin - where were you when this was originally posted then ????

...the date of the post is "12-14-2002"(that's 14th of December last year for those of us who read dates the 'right' way around) - I suspect you know that though .... btw this board don't do attachments !!!