I am not sure if this is what you are after but you can get the element number by running the lbtest.exe utility.
The steps are: 1) Start lbtest.exe from dos window 2) Press 1, for Manual Test 3) Press 1: for Set device special file 4) Enter the libraries device name (eg lb1.x.x.x found in the Device Driver section of the TSM Management Console) 5) Press 6: to Open the device 6) Press 8: to Return element count 7) Press 9: to Return All library inventory You'll then find out the corresponding Element number for each drive When finished: 8) Press 7: to Close the library 9) Press 99: to return to main menu 10) Press 9: to Exit lbtest Cheers, Gordon Woodward Wintel Server Support -- This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.
