Administrative Tasks

Media Under

FileServ

Management

Before data can be copied from disk to tape, the tape media must be in place. The media should be properly labeled and entered into a storage subsystem by a VolServ operator before entering media into the FileServ database.

The fsmedin -bcommand is used to add blank media into the FileServ storage subsystem.

The total quantity can be any number; a default value of 99 is used if quantity is not specified. The total quantity should be restricted to a number equal to or less than that entered into an archive following VolServ installation.

The mediatype name should match the type of assets associated with the library located at your site. Formatting each tape requires about 1 minute for DLT and 3590 media, 6 minutes for D-2S, 15 minutes for D-2M, and 35 minutes for D-2L. Use the command below to format a tape.

%fsmedin -b-qquantity -tmediatype

If D-2 tape formatting is preferred, time is saved by changing the $FS_HOME/sysparms/fs_sysparm_override file. The FS_MAX_ACTIVE_FORMATS parameter has a default value of 1, which means only one tape drive can be used at one time for formatting. This value can be changed using an editor to a number equal to the number of tape drives available for formatting.

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