Mark: As I understand it, step 5 (label libv) automatically checks in the new tapes as scratch, thus making step 6 unnecessary?
johnn >From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of >Alexander Lazarevich >> I can remove the tapes just fine, but when I try to add a new one, >> per your instructions, here's what happens: >> >> adsm> label libvol ITG-3575 3121cf labelsource=barcode checkin=scratch >> ANR8812E LABEL LIBVOLUME: The SEARCH parameter is required when using >> LABELSOURCE with this command. >> ANS8001I Return code 3. > >The problem is that if you specify the volume name, the labelsource >parameter is not necessary. > >> So then I add the search parameter and I get this error: >> >> adsm> label libvol ITG-3575 3121cf labelsource=barcode checkin=scratch >> search=bulk >> ANR2020E LABEL LIBVOLUME: Invalid parameter - SEARCH. >> ANS8001I Return code 3. > >Okay, here we go: > >1. Cancel all processes: > cancel process <process_number> >2. Check for mounted volumes. If there are any, they should all be idle >after all processes are cancelled. Dismount any volume still in a drive: > dismount volume <volume_name> >3. Audit the library: > audit library <library_name> checkl=barcode >4. Open up the library and fill it completely with tapes. Let the library >rehome itself and reset. >5. If they are brand-new tapes (never been used before), run this command: > label libv <library_name> search=yes checkin=scratch >labelsource=barcode > overwrite=yes >6. Now run > checkin libv <library_name> search=yes status=scratch checkl=barcode > >-- >Mark Stapleton ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) >Certified TSM consultant >Certified AIX system engineer >MCSE
