RE: problems trying to do a cold restore

Most probably, TAPEBLK parameter differs in the 'restore' onconfig from 'backup' onconfig. You can also try to 'dd' the backup tape to make sure, that the tape is physically readable -Alexey > -----Original Message----- > From: Roger Cariah [mailto:rogerc@ppsl.co.tt] > > Hi, > > I am trying to do an ontape -r and am getting this following message on all > the tapes I've tried; > > >>"Physical restore failed - function read archive backup failed code - 1 > error 22" > > I'm running IDS 7.31 -FC5 for Tru64 UNIX 4.0f. Which I think should be able > to facilitate the cold restore option.. > > Is this a definite physical problem on the tape drive or is this an Informix > bug.. > > I'll appreciate any assistance on the matter > > regards > Roger > sending to informix-list