[rescue] How well-preserved are these software tapes?

Tue Mar 17 00:03:31 UTC 2026

Hello Craig,

Am 16.03.2026 um 22:33 schrieb Rob Craig via rescue <rescue at sunhelp.org>:

> Are those type of tapes still able to be read without breaking? I was trying to read some QIC 2GB tapes for an AS/400 and they just break on read. The same for tapes for a HP 9000.

Yes. And if it breaks, it's not fatal. The first repair is horrible, but subsequent ones quickly improve with routine.

Possible spare part supply: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irOrR-ZYwjw

:wq! PoC