Controlling Recycling

You can enable and disable the recycle process using parameters in the command files.

When you are configuring the recycler and testing the results, edit the appropriate file to add its parameter.

Recycle Method	Parameter
Archive set	`-recycle_ignore` parameter in the `archiver.cmd` file.
Automated library	`ignore` parameter in the `recycler.cmd` files.

When you are ready to use the recycler, edit the files to remove the parameter.

As an alternative, you can use the SAM-QFS Manager. For more information, see the SAM-QFS Manager online help.

Starting the Recycler

You start the recycler by issuing the sam-recycler command.

# sam-recycler

The recycler reads the recycler.cmd file.

Examine the standard output log, SAM-QFS log, and /var/adm/messages for any error messages from the recycler. Correct your files if errors appear.

When the recycler is initiated, the default recycler settings specified in library Directive: Specifying Recycling for an Entire Automated Library` take effect. For more information about the recycler, see sam-recycler(1M) in Sun QFS and Sun Storage Archive Manager Reference Manual.

If the system is performing in a routine manner, you can use a crontab entry to run the recycler periodically. The frequency you choose depends on your site's conditions. For instructions about creating a crontab entry, see the cron(1M) man page.

The following example entry in root's crontab file specifies that the cron daemon run the recycler every five minutes after every odd-numbered hour:

5 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23 * * * /opt/SUNWsamfs/sbin/sam-recycler

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