RSM Eject



Folks,

I use this command under 2003 server:

rsm eject /lf"DLT"
... and it works fine.  Spits the tape out.


I issue the same command to the same hardware, under WinXP PRO and apparently it wants more arguments. WTF? I'm done arguing with it. I just want to eject the damned tape. *grin*



Okay, let's get a little more specific:

The hardware is an HP d530 Desktop, Running WinXP Pro. I stuffed an Adaptec 39160 controller into it -- and attached the DLT40/80 after I drilled some holes to physically attach it.

RSM EJECT /LF"DLT"
reports:
"additional arguments required."


What additional requirements? Under 2003 server, the RSM knows to spit the tape out.


What is the solution?


At the end of the day -- my backups operate fine. If my user has to press the button, wait, and then flip the handle--that's how it'll be done.


This absurd non-descript error message is annoying -- and inappropriate.. It's really making me scratch myself.


Any and all help would be VM appreciated!



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