Using the Database Pull-Down

Use the Database pull-down (see Figure 82) to view selected volumes based on the speci®ed search criteria.

Figure 82. Database Pull-Down Menu

The Database pull-down selections are as follows:

Search database for volumes

Allows a search of the volume database based on search criteria. (See ªSearch Database For Volumesº.)

Find a logical volume's home

Used to determine which physical volume a logical volume resides on. (See ªFind Logical Volume's Homeº on page 144.)

List Database Volumes

Used to output a customized database search to a ¯at ®le on a diskette or the C drive. (See ªList Database Volumesº on page 145.) The library must be Offline to use this option.

Stacked Volume Map

Used to output to diskette a map of logical volumes that reside on a stacked volume. (See ªStacked Volume Mapº on page 150.)

Search Database For Volumes

The Search Database for Volumes pop-up window allows a search of the volume database for speci®c volumes, based on search criteria. The more search criteria used, the more restrictive the search. See Figure 83 on page 140 for a sample window.

Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures 139

Page 161
Image 161
IBM Magstar 3494 manual Using the Database Pull-Down, Search Database For Volumes