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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: redrumloa on October 03, 2008, 02:49:31 AM

Title: A3070 with Dataflyer 1200 SCSI
Post by: redrumloa on October 03, 2008, 02:49:31 AM
I have a recently installed Dataflyer 1200 SCSI and I have hooked up a A3070. The Dataflyer driver has been installed, but I do not see the drive in workbench or HDToolbox.

Thoughts? I do not have a manual for either the Dataflyer or A3070.
Title: Re: A3070 with Dataflyer 1200 SCSI
Post by: adolescent on October 03, 2008, 03:27:38 AM
It shouldn't show up in Workbench (maybe not HDToolbox either, at least not as a HD).  Try FindDevice from the IDEFix package.  Also verify that your ID settings and termination are correct.
Title: Re: A3070 with Dataflyer 1200 SCSI
Post by: redrumloa on October 03, 2008, 03:28:57 AM
IDEFIX Hmm.. I don't have IDEFix..
Title: Re: A3070 with Dataflyer 1200 SCSI
Post by: redrumloa on October 03, 2008, 03:34:13 AM
Darn, I have a box of 38 used DC6150 tapes and the first 2 put in popped their belt.
Title: Re: A3070 with Dataflyer 1200 SCSI
Post by: redrumloa on October 03, 2008, 02:32:50 PM
:bump:

So the A3070 will not show up on WB or HDToolBox? Do I have to use a program like Quarterback or AmiBack to access it?

The tapes are another issue, anyone know where to source replacement bands? I bought a 3pack of new DC6150 tapes to cannibalize the bands, but that wasn't cheap. Surely someone has experience?
Title: Re: A3070 with Dataflyer 1200 SCSI
Post by: bigmac on October 03, 2008, 02:50:02 PM
Hi! Red theres a driver on aminet called tape-handler its rasy to configure and setup, you will need quarterback or amiback as well to get it going if this fails check your termination.
cheers
Title: Re: A3070 with Dataflyer 1200 SCSI
Post by: Zac67 on October 03, 2008, 03:44:14 PM
You can't access a tape drive just like a harddisk (sequential vs. direct access devices (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCSI_Peripheral_Device_Type)) and it won't show up on Workbench, you'll need backup software to make use of it.

Yes, as mentioned earlier old tapes and drives can be a pain...  :-o
Title: Re: A3070 with Dataflyer 1200 SCSI
Post by: redrumloa on October 03, 2008, 05:29:19 PM
Quote

Zac67 wrote:
Yes, as mentioned earlier old tapes and drives can be a pain...  :-o


So... Someone must know of a source for replacement bands? Opening the tape cases and replacing the bands is an easy task, if one had the bands..