In TSM when it labels the tape it gives the volume a media type. See q libv f=d. This is determined at the hardware level.
This defines to TSM the tape generation, i.e. 394=LTO2, 417=LTO3. >From the q dr f=d, you can see what the drive hardware type can read and write. To configure the hardware-stg pool relationships correctly obviously the device classes need to be configured with the format option set to the associated data type i.e. for LTO3- ULTRIUM3C... _____________________________ Ian Smith SAN/TSM Specialist -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of goc Sent: 10 July 2006 09:31 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Label length on 3584 Library hi, just our of curiosity how is that possible ? how can changer know that he cannon put LTO1 tape in LTO3 drive ? thanks goran ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Longo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 4:13 PM Subject: Re: Label length on 3584 Library "I have had all 3 drives and tape classes in my 3584 in ONE Logical Library and it works." David B. Longo System Administrator Health First, Inc. 3300 Fiske Blvd. Rockledge, FL 32955-4305 PH 321.434.5536 Pager 321.634.8230 Fax: 321.434.5509 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________________________ This email (including any attachments to it) is confidential, legally privileged, subject to copyright and is sent for the personal attention of the intended recipient only. If you have received this email in error, please advise us immediately and delete it. You are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Although we have taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email, we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the viruses in this email or attachments. We exclude any liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided in this email or its attachments, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in writing. If this email contains an offer, that should be considered as an invitation to treat. _____________________________________________________________
