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tape size parameter in initsid.ora file for 200/400 GB

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Hi Experts,

I have a ECC 5 system running on Windows 2003 Enterprise Server with Oracle as Database.

I have installed an HP Ultrium Storageworks 460 tape drive on the server. It accepts a 200/400 GB tape cartridge.

What value should I set for the parameter tape_size in the init<sid>.ora file in F:\oracle\ora92\database folder?

The present value is default at 1200M

Is there some formula to calculate this value depending upon the tape cartridge size?

Thanks in advance,

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You can check note 8707 Explanation about init<SID>.sap parameter tape_size

It is a bit old, but you can figure out the size. For example:

Tape type tape_size (w/o tape_size (with

hardw. compr.) hardw. compr.)

DLT 4000 20/40 GB : 19000M 18000M

Probably you can multiply it by 10 as you have a 200/400

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