Thanks for the reply and info on cleaning tapes. I'm using v2.0.3 of Bacula.
I think if I have my Changer Command correct that I'll be alright. Going to
test it out and see what happens.
Thanks,
Shon
On 6/28/07, John Drescher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have a Magnum224 with 24 slots and 2 LTO2 drives but I am using linux
and not Solaris. For that I did not have to change anything in the default
mtx scripts as it works correctly. I believe the numbering is one slot off
though but it does not matter. When I do a manual unload I verify the slot
from the screen on the changer itself. I will try to answer the questions I
can. One thing I would like to mention is that I am using bacula 2.X now.
I mention that because I had a serious problems with 1.38.X and my
changer.
> So everything is back to normal, but I still have a few questions
>
> How can I get mtx-changer to display the status of all my slots
> correctly?
> Is the format that mtx-changer is displaying the status of a loaded
> drive correct?
> Does it matter to bacula that I had to use the full command to unload
> the drive?
> Will Bacula know what storage element is in the drive and to move it
> back to the correct slot?
For me bacula always puts the tape back into the stot it took it from. I
have never tried manuall loading a tape there and seeing what would happen
for an unload.
How do I change tapes and update inventory?
Use the release command in bacula to release any tape from the drive. Then
change the tapes manually on the changer. I recommend doing that by
unloading the magazines. Then after you are done with the manual stuff. type
update slots in a bacula console.
I was considering keeping a cleaning tape in slot 12, will this interfere
> with Bacula at all? Can I schedule cleaning operations with Bacula?
This is fine. I have a CLN_XXXX barcode on my cleaning tape and in my
pools I have
Cleaning Prefix = "CLN"
so that bacula recognizes that as a cleaning tape.
Any responses, or wilingness to share some mtx-changer magic is very
> appreciated. Also if you've used any replacement for mtx or mtx-changer and
> want to share the experience that would be great!
John
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