[ale] problems with ssh to tape

[Geoffrey]

Richard Bronosky wrote:
> Try redirect to a file instead of a dev and see what you get.

I can redirect the tar to a file and it is fine.

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> On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Geoffrey <lists at serioustechnology.com> wrote:
>> I'm trying to write backups directly to tape as follows:
>>
>>    ssh $mach "tar -cf - $BackupThis" > /dev/nst0
>>
>> but when I try to read it from the tape I get:
>>
>> tar: /dev/nst0: Cannot read: Cannot allocate memory
>>
>> I've tried tarring directly to the tape from the local machine and that
>> works fine.
>>
>> Anyone else tried this?  Suggestions?
>>
>> --
>> Until later, Geoffrey
>>
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Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin