
the end of the Volume list. If Fill Count is greater than 1, multiple labels are  generated using the entered 
label as a starting point.
Maximum Volumes Allowed. The maximum number of volume labels that will fit in the Volume List. 
The value is 10,000 and is set by SSM. This field is non-editable.
Total Count. The total number of  tapes to be imported. This is an informational fiel d reflecting the 
number of volume names generated in the Volume List and is not directly editable.
Volume List. A list of volume labels specifying the volumes to be imported. You cannot enter labels 
directly into this list, but must construct it in one of the three ways descri bed above. Use the scrollbar to 
move up and down the list of labels. 
You can select one or more labels from the list for the purpose of deleting them from the list  (see Clear 
Selected below). To select one label, click on it with the mouse; the select ion will be highlighted. To 
select a range, select one label; then select a second label while holding  down the Shift key. The selected 
labels, and all labels between the two, will be highlighted. You may also hold down the Control  key 
while selecting, to select or deselect individual labels without affecti ng any of the others.
Buttons
Clear All. Clears the Volume List, and resets Fill Count and Fill Incr ement to 1.
Clear Selected. If one or more volumes are selected (highlighted) in the Volume list, clicking on this  
button will remove them from the list. Note that this does not actually delete anything fro m HPSS.
Import. Begins the volume import using the displayed data. A start message is displayed on the message 
line at the bottom of the window, and all window features are disabled, except f or the Dismiss button; 
this prevents you from modifying any data on the window while the import is in progress.
It is a good idea to have the Alarms and Events window open while import proceeds, so that all re levant 
log messages can be viewed. For Tape imports, it is also helpful to have the Tape Mount Requests  
window open, where you can see mount requests for each volume come and go as they are imported.
When the import is finished, a completion message is displayed and the window features are s ensitized 
again. You may dismiss the window before completion; however, completion messages will be displayed 
in a pop-up window. At this point you can begin entering data for another import, or you can dismiss the 
window.
8.1.1.2.  Selecting Import  Type for Tape CartridgesThe following table lists information for selecting tape import types.
Any existing data on a volume imported into HPSS will be overwritten and subsequently lost!
Table 3. Tape Im port Types
Current Tape Label Default Import Overwrite Import Scratch Import
A UniTree label (an ANSI 
label without a trailing tape 
mark) with a correct Volume 
ID.
Tape Imported Label Written,
Tape Imported
Tape Imported
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