win/dos path for {scsi data} tape drive

[Tracey]

Is it possible to assign a path-name to a tape drive via windows (Win2K)?

Thanks, Tracey
The OpenQM database is supposed to be able to handle/interface tape drives
if they are assigned a path name.
I've never known windows to be able assign a pathname to tape drive like
*nix machines.
I think OpenQM is a port from the *nix environment to the dos/windows
environment.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Is it possible to assign a path-name to a tape drive via windows (Win2K)?

Thanks, Tracey
The OpenQM database is supposed to be able to handle/interface tape drives
if they are assigned a path name.
I've never known windows to be able assign a pathname to tape drive like
*nix machines.
I think OpenQM is a port from the *nix environment to the dos/windows
environment.

No, it isn't. Tape drives require a stream-type interface which is
incompatible with the principles implemented for direct access devices.

 

[Tracey]

Thanks!
BTW, Just out of wild curiosity, would it be possible if something akin to
CDROM drivers (the CDROM.SYS and [c:\mscdex.exe /d:mscd0001]) exsited?

Thanks, Tracey