I think I can help. Import and export of nodes is very ticklish.

When you export the node, you must issue a q fi nodename f=d to get the
numbers of the filespaces. Then, in the export command use the fsid=1,2,3
etc option, and replace the 1,2,3 with the numbers associated with the
filespaces you're exporting. Make note of the numbers (in sequence) and the
associated unicode filespace names (filespaces that begin with a \\ as
opposed to a drive letter). When you execute the command, use filespace=*
fsid=1,2,3 etc and unifilespace=\\whatever\whatever,\\whatever\whatever etc,
and the rest of the command as presented below.

The same care must be taken on an import. After you move the EXP files to
the new server, you must import them. When you import, the nodename should
be associated with the desired management class. If your management class
dictates which storage pools to use, you should change the default
management class to the one you want the imported node to be part of, and
then import it. You can set the default management class back to normal
after you've completed the import operation.

Here's a command to import a normal node.

import node foo filespace=* filedata=all unifilespace=\\alpha\c$ preview=no
devclass=foodev1 volumenames=/tsm/07062600.exp,/tsm/07066336.exp etc.

you MUST import the exp files in the order they were exported. Make sure you
have the same estimated max capacity in the two device classes (which must
be the same on the two servers) so volume creation will coincide and be
easier to track. The order they were exported should be parallel to the
order imported, which must be in the same order as the unifilespace= command
above. This order can be maintained by using the order presented by the q fi
nodename f=d command. Remember to only include the unicode filespace (stuff
with a \\ in front of it) in the command above.

Let me know if this helps,

Kevin.

-----Original Message-----
From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
Hart, Charles
Sent: December 6, 2001 12:43 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Import Node Question


We have two AIX servers w/ TSM 4.1 sharing a 3494Lib. We were able to
successfully Export the node from the Source to the Target Server.  Once
we tried the import the node the Virtual volume that was created from
the Export process never seemed to mount so we then canceled the
process.  We can see that on the Target Server's storage pool (we
defined a separate stgpool for this process and a devclass of 3590tape
so the export goes to tape) there is a 3590 tape in the stgpool we are
using that's allocated and filled with what appears to be the same
amount of data as the Export stated.

There must be something we're missing here.  Is there something else we
need to do to get that virtual volume mounted?  I've looked all over and
can not seem to find the answer.  Below is a rundown of events.  Any
help would be Greatly Appreciated!!!

Thanks



EXPORT NODE Server Messages:

Issued Export command: EXPORT NODE
                          IMCP1 FILESPACE=* DOMAIN=WINNT FILEDATA=ALL
PREVIEW=NO DEVCLASS=MSPSTG5 SCRATCH=YES


ANR4006I EXPORT NODE: Volume 1 written by process is
                                        MSPSTG5.EXP.007578434.


12/05/01   17:14:08      ANR0986I Process 3927 for EXPORT NODE running
in the
                                 BACKGROUND processed 810011 items for a
total of
                                 32,450,171,729 bytes with a completion
state of SUCCESS
                                 at 17:14:08.




Import Node Command
import node imcp1 filespace=* domain=winnt filedata=all preview=no
devclass=mspstg1 volumename=MSPSTG5.EXP.007578434

IMPORT NODE Server Status
318     IMPORT NODE      ANR0648I Have copied the following: (0 errors

                                       have been detected).
                                       Waiting for mount of input volume

                                       MSPSTG5.EXP.007578434 (585
seconds).




Volume Name         Storage         Device         Estimated       Pct
Volume
                             Pool Name     Class Name    Capacity
Util      Status
                                                                 (MB)

------------------------     -----------     ----------     ---------
-----     --------
K01126                 MSPSTG1_IM-     3590TAPE       102,400.0
30.0     Filling
                            PORT

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