I don't know the exact algorithm, but it does round robin the use of drives. If it chose drive1 last time, it will choose drive2 the next time.
Kelly J. Lipp VP Manufacturing & CTO STORServer, Inc. 485-B Elkton Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719-266-8777 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mcnutt, Larry E. Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:32 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ADSM-L] How does a library choose a drive? TSM Server 5.3.3.0 AIX 5.3 This is probably not a TSM specific question, but hopefully someone can point me to the right place to look. We would like to understand how the library decides which available drive to use. Does it always start with the first drive defined and look until it finds one that is available? The answer may depend on the type of library. Any help is appreciated. Larry McNutt The Timken Company ----------------------------------------- This message and any attachments are intended for the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not forward, copy, print, use or disclose this communication to others; also please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. The Timken Company / The Timken Corporation
