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From: merlin@neuro.usc.edu (merlin)
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Subject: rdump -- parameters for remote SUN based /dev/rst0 60MB drive
Date: 26 Jul 1992 01:54:04 -0700
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How does rdump decide how much data to put on a tape?

What are the correct parameters to dump a full 60 MB to each cartridge?

I seem to be getting about 28 to 30 MB per cartridge.

Thanks, AJ