Recent content by vonwendell

Mmmm, I just noticed something. This is the cable I bought: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MTO7MA7 (equivalent of 30$ US) Here is a different cable I'm looking at twice the price: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/broadcom-multi-lane-sff8088-to-sff8088-ext-cable-1-meter-single-cable...

Thanks for replying :) I flashed the SAS controller with the newest bios and it was marked IT mode. The controller has no other SAS devices on it except for the tape drive. I got the IT area manager at work to check if they had any other drives in support period. I believe they have another...

Hello everyone, I picked up a 'HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive' that was faulty from work. They had put it in the e-waste pile but I sent away to get repaired. The repair costs were a lot but far cheaper than buying the drive brand new. Of course, like many folks out...