Set Volume Label Format
All libraries must use the same volume label format.
Caution:
Incorrectly formatted volume serial numbers will block exchange processing, cause superfluous attempts to get data, and result in irreversible, eight-character volser records to appear on the Media – Overview screen. All libraries should use the default format "Trim last 2 characters". If using a non-default format, call service to determine if STA supports the configuration for your library type.
SL8500/SL3000
You do not need to configure anything for these library models.
SL4000
Select the "Trim Last Two Characters" volume label format when configuring the library settings or editing partition settings.
See the "Configure Library Settings" and "Edit a Partition" sections within the SL4000 Library Guide (https://docs.oracle.com/en/storage/tape-storage/sl4000/).
SL500
Set the host label orientation to left6
and the
staConfig
flag to on
. The STA config mode
affects only how the SL500 sends the volser format to STA. It does not affect the
format used by the SL500 library itself.
- Stop all library activity.
-
Display the
orientlabel
flag.SL500> orientlabel print Host: (left8) Window left-justified with 6 character label Op Panel: (left8) Window left-justified with 8 character label
-
Set the
host
flag toleft6
.SL500> orientlabel host left6
-
Verify the new settings of the
orientlabel
flag.SL500> orientlabel print Host: (left6) Window left-justified with 6 character label Op Panel: (left8) Window left-justified with 8 character label
-
Display the
staConfig
flag.SL500> staConfig print STA mode is disabled
-
Set the
staConfig
flag toon
.SL500> staConfig on
-
Verify the new settings of the
staConfig
flag.SL500> staConfig print STA mode is enabled
- You may need to update the configuration of tape applications and hosts after changing these parameters.
SL150
Select the "Trim Last Two Characters" volume label format when configuring the library settings.