> Then when I read from tape, all operations on disk are freezed, I mean all that
> operations that require a real access to scsi disk, not those buffered in
> memory. For example, if I'm using kdat, I cannot start kppp in the same moment,
> I must wait the reading on tape finish, and after kppp starts.
>
> Is it a normal behaviour?
If your tape does not support disconnect or has been jumpered for stupid
computer compatibility - then yes. If it supports disconnect then the tape
should get off the bus while its not doing actual transfers
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