StorageTek ACSLS-Attached Automated Libraries

The following sections describe aspects of this library's operations that differ from the procedures described in Chapter 7, Managing Automated Libraries and Manually Loaded Drives.

Some StorageTek automated libraries, such as the StorageTek 9730 library use a mail slot to import and export only one cartridge at a time. A mailbox is an area used for putting cartridges into and removing cartridges from the automated library. Examples of StorageTek automated libraries that have a mailbox are the StorageTek 9714 and the StorageTek 9710 libraries.

In StorageTek documentation, the mailbox and mailslot are both referred to as the cartridge access port (CAP).

When importing and exporting cartridges from any ACSLS-attached automated library, you must keep the ACSLS inventory and the SAM-QFS catalog in agreement.

• When importing cartridges, the samimport command does not insert cartridges physically into the automated library. You must also issue ACSLS commands to complete the operation.

• When exporting cartridges, issue the samexport -f command to direct the SAM-QFS system to put the cartridge in the CAP and to update the catalog. Without the -f option, the cartridge is not in the CAP so you must then use ACSLS commands to complete the operation.

You can also perform the import and export procedures by using samu or SAM-QFS Manager. For more information, see the SAM-QFS Manager online help.

How to Import Tapes

• Import the tape.

  # samimport -v vsn eq

  
  

  Argument Definition vsn Specifies the volume serial name (VSN) assigned to the volume. eq Specifies the equipment ordinal of the device being addressed as defined in the mcf file.

  The samimport command causes the new VSN to appear in the library catalog. If the VSN was in the historian, the SAM-QFS software moves the VSN information from the historian to the library catalog.

How to Export Tapes Using a Mailbox

• You can export tape cartridges by using slot or VSN information.

  Export the tape using one of the following formats:

  • samexport [-f] eq:slot

  • samexport [-f] media-type.vsn

  
  

  Argument Definition -f Specifies that the SAM-QFS system put the volume in the cartridge access port (CAP) and update the catalog accordingly. eq Specifies the equipment ordinal of the device being addressed as defined in the mcf file. slot Specifies the number of a storage slot in an automated library as recognized in the library catalog. media-type Specifies the media type. For a list of valid media types, see mcf(4) in Sun QFS and Sun Storage Archive Manager Reference Manual. vsn Specifies the volume serial name (VSN) assigned to the volume.