Are Tape Devices Natively Supported by .NET?

[Charles Law]

I am looking for a way to manipulate a tape device from within .NET. I see
there is the ManagementClass, which I think others have mentioned before,
but it is not clear at the moment whether this allows control of the device.
For example, I would like to be able to issue commands to move to a
particular position on the tape, rewind a tape, and get tape status.

Does anyone know if these things are available directly through .NET, or
will I have to continue using the API?

TIA

Charles

 

[Blitz Krieg]

I would say in API world for now... Having built my own classes calling
the API for tape devices, I am NOT sure Microsoft will ever get to
device support to ANY level in .NET until .NET is completely integrated
into the kernel ON-UP model. Did some say Long-Horn or Blackcomb?

 

[Charles Law]

Thanks for the reply.

Charles