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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.

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:

Quantum DLT 4000
Quantum DLT 7000. Configure this drive as a DLT 4000.
Quantum DLT 8000. Configure this drive as a DLT 4000.
Yes Ye s
Sony AIT-1 SDX-300
Sony AIT-2 SDX-500
Yes Ye s
Sony GY-10
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.
Yes Ye s
Storage Technology 4480
Storage Technology Timberline 9490-E
Storage Technology 9840
Yes Ye s
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.
# vi /$FS_HOME/sysparms/fs_sysparms
DEF_MED_SPC_AIT=35000000000;
Drive Type Supported
on IRIX Supported
on Solaris