OK - I tried the command
label libvol lb1.1.0.3 checkin=scratch search=bulk labels=barcode and got the errors: 11/08/2006 13:54:24 ANR0984I Process 594 for LABEL LIBVOLUME started in the BACKGROUND at 13:54:24. (SESSION: 7295, PROCESS: 594) 11/08/2006 13:54:24 ANR8799I LABEL LIBVOLUME: Operation for library LB1.1.0.3 started as process 594. (SESSION: 7295, PROCESS: 594) 11/08/2006 13:54:24 ANR8826E No Entry/Exit found on library LB1.1.0.3. (SESSION: 7295, PROCESS: 594) 11/08/2006 13:54:24 ANR0985I Process 594 for LABEL LIBVOLUME running in the BACKGROUND completed with completion state FAILURE at 13:54:24. (SESSION: 7295, PROCESS: 594) Does this mean that there is a problem with the IO slot and I have to place the tape in the cartridges? Regards Paul > -----Original Message----- > From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Lepre, James > Sent: Wednesday, 8 November 2006 1:43 PM > To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU > Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Checking in new tapes on new TSM tape library > > Try the checkin command with search=bulk I think that is it > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager <ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU> > To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU <ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU> > Sent: Tue Nov 07 21:39:34 2006 > Subject: [ADSM-L] Checking in new tapes on new TSM tape library > > I am trying to check in a new LTO3 tape in our new IBM 3582 TSM tape > library that was installed a month ago. > > > > However it keeps failing. I would like to know if I am doing it > correctly before logging a fault call with IBM. > > I am placing the new tape with the barcode label on it, in the IO slot > on the right side of the unit. > > > > The command I execute is: > > > > tsm: ANLTSM>label libvol lb1.1.0.3 818ACFL2 checkin=scratch > > ANS8003I Process number 593 started. > > > > tsm: ANLTSM>q pr > > > > Process Process Description Status > > Number > > -------- -------------------- > ------------------------------------------------- > > 593 LABEL LIBVOLUME ANR8804I Labelling volume 818ACFL2 in > library > > LB1.1.0.3. > > > > tsm: ANLTSM>q req > > ANR8352I Requests outstanding: > > ANR8306I 153: Insert LTO volume 818ACFL2 R/W into the slot with element > number 4112 > > of library LB1.1.0.3 within 60 minutes; issue 'REPLY' along with the > request ID when > > ready. > > > > The error that appears in the log when it fails is: > > > > 11/08/2006 13:28:10 ANR8300E I/O error on library LB1.1.0.3 > (OP=8401C058, > > CC=314, KEY=FF, ASC=FF, ASCQ=FF, > SENSE=**NONE**, > > Description=The source slot or drive was empty > in an > > attempt to move a volume). Refer to Appendix > D in the > > 'Messages' manual for recommended action. > (SESSION: 7292, > > PROCESS: 593) > > > > 11/08/2006 13:28:10 ANR8942E Could not move volume 818ACFL2 from > slot-element > > 4112 to slot-element 257. (SESSION: 7292, > PROCESS: 593) > > 11/08/2006 13:28:10 ANR8802E LABEL LIBVOLUME process 593 for > library LB1.1.0.3 > > failed. (SESSION: 7292, PROCESS: 593) > > > > Regards > > Paul > > > > > > > > > > > > Paul Dudley > > ANL IT Operations Dept. > > ANL Container Line > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > > > > ANL - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS > > ANL DISCLAIMER > This e-mail and any file attached is confidential, and intended solely to the > named addressees. Any unauthorised dissemination or use is strictly > prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the > sender by return e-mail from your system. Please do not copy, use or make > reference to it for any purpose, or disclose its contents to any person. > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > Confidentiality Notice: The information in this e-mail and any attachments > thereto is intended for the named recipient(s) only. This e-mail, including any > attachments, may contain information that is privileged and confidential and > subject to legal restrictions and penalties regarding its unauthorized disclosure > or other use. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that > any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action or inaction in > reliance on the contents of this e-mail and any of its attachments is STRICTLY > PROHIBITED. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately > notify the sender via return e-mail; delete this e-mail and all attachments from > your e-mail system and your computer system and network; and destroy any > paper copies you may have in your possession. Thank you for your > cooperation. > ANL - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS ANL DISCLAIMER This e-mail and any file attached is confidential, and intended solely to the named addressees. Any unauthorised dissemination or use is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail from your system. Please do not copy, use or make reference to it for any purpose, or disclose its contents to any person.