Managing the AMASS File System

Format a New Volume

Step 1. Log in as either amass or root.

Step 2. To make the initial entry in the File System Database and receive from AMASS a unique volume number, use the volnew command.

Step 3. To load the specified volume number in a library, use the volinlet command.

Note

This command is not valid for libraries without a mailbox.

Step 4. To mark the specified volume number Online in the

File System Database, use the volloc command.

Note

This command is not valid for libraries without a mailbox.

Step 5. Storage Tek Redwood tape drives: Enter the length of tape in the File System Database with the tapelength command.

Step 6. To format volume 33, enter the command shown in the following example.

After you enter the list of volume numbers, AMASS asks for confirmation of the process.

# volformat 33

3-162

Command Reference

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