OS2.SYS

This is a driver for the Iomega ZIP-100 drives. It works only with the older models.

DEVICE=\OAD\OS2.SYS

These drivers only work for Iomega SCSI adapters and the Parallel Port version of the Zip 100 drive.

Attention: Newer Parallel Port Versions of the Zip drive don't work.

See also BASEDEV PPAOS2.ADD which should work with all parallel port ZIP-drives (100, 100+ and 250)

Advantages

• Fast without requiring the disk to be locked into the drive as a fixed disk.
• Compatible with the format that the disks come with from the factory.
• Only option for PP drive users with older OS/2 versions.

Disadvantages

• Doesn't work with non-Iomega SCSI adapters.
• Only allows one device to be attached to your SCSI adapter.
• There have been reports of problems copying files that have large EAs and these drivers.
• Drivers must be placed in a subdirectory named \OAD on the boot drive.

NOTE: Iomega SCSI versions of Jaz and Zip Drives can be used as backup devices with Seagate Backup Exec for OS/2 Warp. Cartridges used for backup will be reserved solely for backup use. For these devices, you must format the cartridges with the OS/2 format command from a command prompt. This format may fail if the Iomega drivers are loaded in the config.sys. If so, try commenting out the drivers, reboot, and try the OS/2 format again. Once the OS/2 format is complete, the Iomega drivers can be uncommented and there should be no further problem.

TIP: Together with HPFSREM.ZIP and - if you want a GUI - HPFSPM12.ZIP the drives can also formatted using HPFS. Both packages are available for FREE at: http://rheooptik.fmf.uni-freiburg.de/pub/os2/drivers/removables/00-index.html

Platform Support

OS/2 2.x	OS/2 3.0	OS/2 4.0	OS/2 4.5x
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes