> This is a part of the output of my Tape Library status.. > > backup-server01:~ # mtx -f /dev/sg4 status > Storage Changer /dev/sg4:1 Drives, 24 Slots ( 1 Import/Export ) > Data Transfer Element 0:Empty > Storage Element 1:Full :VolumeTag=W11018L4 > Storage Element 2:Empty > Storage Element 3:Empty > > I can load and unload the tapes from storage element to Derive and Drive to > slot using the command mtx -f /dev/sg4 [load/unload] [storage > Element:(1-24)] [Drives:(0)]. > > My problem is how can i load and unload tapes using its VolumeTag or > Barcode? > > i am expecting a command like mtx -f /dev/sg4 load [TapeName(using bar > code)], > > Is it possible or what? some one please reply? >
I do not know about that and I have had a 2 drive autochanger for 6 years... However after issuing update slots in bacula it will remember what tapes are in what slots so then when it needs a tape it will know what slot to load. So every time you change volumes you need to issue update slots. You also should use the label barcodes command in bacula to add new volumes to a pool. I add the volumes to the Scratch pool and whenever bacula needs a volume in other pools (and there are no volumes that can be recycled) it will grab a volume from the scratch. John ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Bacula-users mailing list Bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bacula-users
