What is MTX FOR LINUX?

MTX FOR LINUX

Are you looking for a reliable solution to control SCSI backup devices on your Linux system? Look no further than MTX for Linux - a set of low-level driver programs that empower you to manage autoloaders, tape changers, media jukeboxes, and tape drives with ease.

Key Features of MTX:

• Handles large media libraries with over a hundred elements


• Supports multi-drive changers like the Exabyte 220 dual-drive tape library


• Provides 'invert' bit for optical jukeboxes requiring media flipping


• Reports volume tags (bar codes) and "alternate" tags


• Runs on FreeBSD and at least Solaris 8


• Separates SCSI manipulation into a library for customized program creation


• Comes with a 'man' page for easy reference

Limitations to Note:

You may encounter the need to perform a 'mt offline' command before issuing 'mtx unload' on tape drives like the Exabyte EZ-17 and 220. Some distributions of Linux may require kernel recompilation to handle media changers properly.

If you face issues with slots not updating between commands, especially in large libraries with more than a couple of dozen elements, consider updating to versions beyond 2.2.6 for smoother operation.

Compatibility:

MTX for Linux has been reported to work with Solaris 7 using the 'sst' driver, and it is compatible with the 'sgen' driver in Solaris 8.

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