ADIC FileServ Version 4.4.1601363 manual Update sysparm File with Media Capacity

Page 4

Drive Type

Supported

Supported

on IRIX

on Solaris

 

 

 

 

Quantum DLT 4000

Yes

Yes

Quantum DLT 7000. Configure this drive as a DLT 4000.

 

 

Quantum DLT 8000. Configure this drive as a DLT 4000.

 

 

 

 

 

Sony AIT-1 SDX-300

Yes

Yes

Sony AIT-2 SDX-500

 

 

 

 

 

Sony GY-10

Yes

Yes

Sony GY-2120

 

 

Sony GY-8240.See“Modify IRIX Kernel for SONY DTF-2 Drive” on

 

 

page 5 of these"Release Notes."

 

 

During initial configuration on VolServ, set these drives up to support

 

 

both DTF1 and DTF2 media types.

 

 

 

 

 

Storage Technology 4480

Yes

Yes

Storage Technology Timberline 9490-E

 

 

Storage Technology 9840

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: To tune the kernel for DST drives, follow the steps below:

 

 

Step 1: Login as root.

 

 

Step 2: Run systune -i.

 

 

Step 3: Enter maxdmasz 513.

 

 

Step 4: Enter quit.

 

 

Step 5: Reboot the system.

 

 

 

 

 

Update sysparm File with Media Capacity

After an initial installation, if you add or change a Sony AIT-2, IBM 3590E1A, Quantum DLT 7000, or Quantum DLT 8000 drive type, update the system parameters to reflect the new media capacity by following the steps below:

Step 1. Log in as root.

Step 2. Edit the fs_sysparms file.

#vi /$FS_HOME/sysparms/fs_sysparms

Step 3. If you are adding an AIT-2 drive, update the DEF_MED_SPC_AIT parameter definition to be as shown below if you are using 170m tape:

DEF_MED_SPC_AIT=35000000000;

Page 4 of 16

FileServ Version 4.4.1—601363 Rev A

www.adic.com

Image 4
Contents Contents PrerequisitesKnown Problems Fixed ProblemsPurpose of This Release Documentation Supported DrivesOrder Printed Books Related PublicationsUpdate sysparm File with Media Capacity Sony GY-8240.SeeModify Irix Kernel for Sony DTF-2 Drive onModify Irix Kernel for Sony DTF-2 Drive Compatibility with VolServ FileServ VolServOperating Issues Operating System RequirementsPatches Year 2000 Compliant CR #237Turn off mediad on SGI Platforms Installation and Upgrade IssuesGUI Performance CR #296 Upgrading from FileServ Version 3.4.2 and Later Upgrading from FileServ Earlier than VersionOption Description Path to the storage device. For exampleRun the following commands shown below Installing FileServ and Amass on the Same Platform Contents of Version Maximum Number of Tape Copies RAISED#493 NEW Drive SupportFilesteering by DRIVEPOOL#517 FileServ Version 4.4.1-601363 Rev a Previous FileServ Releases Scheduled for RetirementFileServ Version 4.4.1-601363 Rev a