How to Install and Uninstall mtx.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: February 06,2025

1. Install "mtx.x86_64" package

Learn how to install mtx.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "mtx.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall mtx.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the mtx.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

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Available Packages
Name : mtx
Arch : x86_64
Version : 1.3.12
Release : 14.amzn2.0.2
Size : 128 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : SCSI media changer control program
URL : http://mtx.sourceforge.net/
License : GPLv2
Description : The MTX program controls the robotic mechanism in autoloaders and
: tape libraries such as the HP SureStore DAT 40x6, Exabyte EZ-17,
: and Exabyte 220. This program is also reported to work with a
: variety of other tape libraries and autochangers from ADIC,
: Tandberg/Overland, Breece Hill, HP, and Seagate.
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: If you have a backup tape device capable of handling more than one
: tape at a time, you should install MTX.