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To start the lmcp daemon:

root% /etc/methods/startatl

To test whether lmcp daemon is configured and working correctly:

% mtlib -l<lmcpDevice> -qL

where lmcpDevice is usually /dev/lmcp0.

To test ability to use lmcp daemon to mount a tape:

% mtlib -l/dev/lmcp0 -m -V<tapeLabel> -x<deviceNumber>

Test ability to dismount the tape:

% mtlib -l/dev/lmcp0 -d -V<tapeLabel> -x<deviceNumber>

To automatically start the lmcp daemon after system reboot, add /etc/methods/startatl to the

/etc/inittab file

Refer to Section 5.2.8.2: 3494 PVR Specific Configuration of the HPSS Management Guide for more information.

4.3.4. STK

For an STK tape library:

•If using an STK tape library, configure the ACSLS and SSI software properly and verify that it is working correctly.

To test the ability to mount and dismount a tape in an STK library, use the stk_ctl utility. To mount a tape:

% stk_ctl mount <driveSpec> <tapeLabel>

where driveSpec is four integers separated by commas (no spaces), identifying the ACS, LSM, panel, and drive (e.g., 0,0,1,2).

To dismount a tape:

% stk_ctl dismount <driveSpec>

To query a drive:

% stk_ctl query <driveSpec>

Refer to Section 5.2.8.6.: STK PVR Specific Configuration and Section 5.2.8.7: STK RAIT PVR Configuration (both in the HPSS Management Guide) for more information.

4.3.5. AML

The AML PVR is supported by special bid only.

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