I've been given an LTO tape that is supposedly a TSM DB backup. The external barcode label reads SU3689L1, which I assume is also the volume name as TSM would see it. My intention is to recover the TSM database by doing a dsmserv restore db. I do not have the volume history file or anything else from the original server, so I created my own devconfig file and have a single LTO tape drive connected and defined. Judging by the admin guide, the next step I need to do is a dsmserv display dbbackupvolume devclass=tapeclass vol=SU3689L1, however it comes back and errors out..
ANR9999D assd.c(1040): ThreadId<0> Unexpected result code (15) from pvrAcquireMountPoint. ANR9999D icstream.c(1606): ThreadId<0> Error 87 opening input stream. ANR2032E DISPLAY DBBACKUPVOLUMES: Command failed - internal server error detected. I guess my primary question is whether some of my assumptions and techniques are correct or not? Particularly on the volume name as I realize the barcode doesn't necessarily equal the digital tape volume name stored on the tape. Still is that a good assumption? Is it case sensitive? Am I doing something obviously wrong? For now I'm going to verify the tape drive works by putting in a blank tape and attempting to write some data to it using TSM. If that works I'll return to trying to recover the DB. Appreciate any help/feedback. Gerald Wichmann Senior Systems Development Engineer ZANTAZ, Inc. 925.598.3099 (w) This e-mail has been captured and archived by the ZANTAZ Digital Safe(tm) service. For more information, visit us at www.zantaz.com. IMPORTANT: This electronic mail message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone or directly reply to the original message(s) sent. Thank you.