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AIX-AK FZK 2005 © 2005 IBM Corporation
Native Library Management
Linux tool for media changers: mtx
Media changer is addressed through SCSI

generic device

mtx -f /dev/sg1 inquiry
mtx -f /dev/sg2 status
mtx -f /dev/sg2 load <slotnum> [ <drivenum> ]

/dev/sg0 - internal SCSI disk, not relevant here

/dev/sg1 - 1st SCSI tape drive

/dev/sg2 - tape robot (media changer)

/dev/sg3 – 2nd SCSI tape drive

Linux host
HBA
SCSI / FC
tape
SCSI / FC
tape
Robot