Ashok, It depends on several factors. First, is the pool in question collocated? If so, then depending on how many filespaces/nodes/collocation groups you've got, you might well end up with all the tapes defined in the pool (or the MAXSCRATCH number, if using scratch tapes) in a 'filling' status. This is normal. Review the Administration Guide chapter on "Managing Storage Pools and Volumes", especially the sections on "Keeping a Client's Files Together: Collocation" and "Reclaiming Space in Sequential Access Storage Pools".
In general, 'move data' is not what you want to do in order to reclaim tapes; using reclamation thresholds and/or the new (5.3) 'reclaim stg' command will do just fine. Regards, Bill Bill Kelly Auburn University OIT 334-844-9917 >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/08/06 11:49 AM >>> We move data manually and it is a pain .....I was wondering what is the "best practice" out there for moving the data and reclaiming. We need to free up tapes in the pool we have too many tapes in each pool with status="filling" utilization below 28-30% Appreciate any guidance. Thanks, Ashok Vats 916-845-3767
