How to transfer data FAST?

[Paul Koning]

>>>>> "Zane" == Zane H Healy <healyzh at aracnet.com> writes:

 Zane> As I understand it, the issue was with variable byte blocks.  I
 Zane> had zero issues installing RSTS/E, and I think a couple layered
 Zane> products off of 4mm DAT.  However, DECnet/E would not install
 Zane> off of DAT.

You mean variable length blocks?  If it doesn't support that, it isn't
a proper tape.  Proper tapes handle any block size, odd or even, from
14 up to at least 8k or so.

   paul