Re: [Bacula-users] bacula block size

[Alan B. <aj...@ms...>]

On 31/01/12 17:54, John Drescher wrote:

> I believe changing the fixed block size requires this. Also remember
> that after this change you will not be able to read any tapes that had
> the default block size. This is why I still use the default at work.

Double check this.

I increased block sizes here but am still able to read older tapes.

It seems the only caveat for LTO is that any tapes currently in use must 
be marked USED before changing max block size - ie, the maximum block 
size must not change in the middle of an open tape.