Interesting -- and a bit unsettling. TSM 5.3.2.0 on AIX 5.3.
The select returns '387' for LTO-1 and '394' for LTO-2. And the cleaning tapes are also '387'. In other words, the 'media type' is more of a format or form factor, not a useage. But still, with at least 999 values to chose from, you'd think that cleaning tapes would be differentiated from data tapes. Tom Kauffman NIBCO, Inc -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Prather, Wanda Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 10:13 AM To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: Re: Media Type on Q LIBV Well, that doesn't make me feel better at all. We are 5.3.2 on Windows, ibm3584 library (type=SCSI), LTO2 tape, and all the "media type" fields are "-1". Go figure. -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Large, M (Matthew) Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:50 AM To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: Re: Media Type on Q LIBV It's not something which can be queried from the TSM high-level commands. Use a select statement to see them: Select volume_name, mediatype from libvolumes Regards, Matthew -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Martoncik Sent: 10 May 2006 14:44 To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Media Type on Q LIBV When you do a q libv in a Windows 5.2.4.5, the media type column does not appear. Bob Martoncik Lucas County Information Services 419-213-4633 >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 5/10/2006 9:34:38 AM >>> TSM5 added the Media Type column to the output of the Query LIBVolume command. The Admin Ref manual was updated to explain the new column as merely "The type of media". That's a sad example of lazy documenting, which fails to serve the customer base in providing some insight as to the origin of the data, its type (which turns out to be a 3-digit code rather than anything humanly perceptible), and when it will be populated (which seems to be only when a "SCSI" library is in use, where TSM is intimate with library elements). I've written to the Publications people about this documentation issue, but in addition would like to compile a list of media type 3- digit codes and the actual media they represent (e.g., DLT IV, SDLT I, LTO 3), which I will add to the ADSM QuickFacts, to assist everyone. So, if your Query LIBVolume output reports digits in this column, I'd appreciate getting the numbers and descriptive media types, which you should email directly to me: [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks, Richard Sims _____________________________________________________________ This email (including any attachments to it) is confidential, legally privileged, subject to copyright and is sent for the personal attention of the intended recipient only. If you have received this email in error, please advise us immediately and delete it. You are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Although we have taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email, we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the viruses in this email or attachments. We exclude any liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided in this email or its attachments, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in writing. If this email contains an offer, that should be considered as an invitation to treat. _____________________________________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments are for the exclusive and confidential use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, distribute or take action in reliance upon this message. If you have received this in error, please notify us immediately by return email and promptly delete this message and its attachments from your computer system. We do not waive attorney-client or work product privilege by the transmission of this message.
