ADIC 4.3 manual Update sysparm File with Media Capacity, Modify Irix Kernel for Sony DTF-2 Drive

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;

Step 4. 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 230m tape:

DEF_MED_SPC_AIT=50000000000;

If you are adding an 3590E1A drive, update the DEF_MED_SPC_3590 parameter definition to be as shown below:

DEF_MED_SPC_3590=20000000000;

If you are adding a DLT 7000 drive, update the DEF_MED_SPC_CTIV parameter definition to be as shown below:

DEF_MED_SPC_CTIV=35000000000;

If you are adding a DLT 8000 drive, update the DEF_MED_SPC_CTIV parameter definition to be as shown below:

DEF_MED_SPC_CTIV=40000000000;

Step 5. Save the changes and quit the edit session.

Modify IRIX Kernel for SONY DTF-2 Drive

IRIX only: Update the SGI kernel to be aware of the SONY DTF-2 drive, by following the steps below:

Step 1. Log in as root.

# su root

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