Managing the AMASS File System

Load 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 volume number 33 in a library, enter the command as shown in the following example. AMASS prints instructions for putting the volume into the library. This instruction line is specific to the library being used.

#su root

#volinlet 33

Place volume into inlet with side A up.

Step 4. After placing the volume in the mailbox, AMASS asks for confirmation of the process.

#volinlet 33

Place volume into inlet with side A up.

Ready? (y/n) y

Inlet operation completed.

If you are using the Standalone Operator Interface, AMASS prompts you to put the volume in the mailbox.

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