There are some shortcuts here... You can load all your additional library tape straight into the slot without the use of the bulk loader, make sure your library has been properly audited and knows what's what first. (I would even be tempted to mark all the current tapes read-only just in case :) )
You can then label libvol with the search=yes parameter and it can go off and do it's thing. Specifies that the server searches the library for usable volumes to label. This parameter applies to SCSI, 349X, and ACSLS libraries. Possible values are: Yes Specifies that the server labels only volumes stored in the library, unless the volume is already labeled or its barcode cannot be read. This is the same step for priming a totally empty library during initial installation also, as who wants to sit there and load tape into a bulk loader and waste lots of time. It's a great feature, but somewhat dangerous, so research it's use thoroughly. Mike. > -----Original Message----- > From: Joe Pendergast [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2002 12:00 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: checkin & label scratch volumes > > The "label libv" command is required on first use of the tapes. It must > load > the tape into the drive and write a header label to the tape. Agreed this > is > slow, but it serves a purpose. It is done for those times where the > barcode > reader may slip. If the barcode cannot be read, the label is read from > the > tape. Under normal operation, TSM uses the barcode to load the tape and > then > verifies the tape header for a second verification before using the tape. > . > > > > > Robert Ouzen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 07/03/2002 04:30:22 AM > > Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > cc: (bcc: Joseph Pendergast/Corona/Watson) > > Subject: checkin & label scratch volumes > > > > Hi > > I have a scalar 1000 library and need to add a lot of new scratch volumes. > Can I do just a: > checkin libv scalar status=scratch search=bulk > checklabel=barcode > > or I need the first time to do: > label libv scalar checkin=scratch search=bulk > labelsource=barcode volrange=000001,000050 > > When I did a label libv each cartridge was mounted in the drive and the > process can take a long time. > > Regards Robert Ouzen ************************************************************************** Bunnings Legal Disclaimer: 1) This document is confidential and may contain legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the document. 2) All e-mails sent to and sent from Bunnings Building Supplies are scanned for content. Any material deemed to contain inappropriate subject matter will be reported to the e-mail administrator of all parties concerned. **************************************************************************