Are you running backups, directly to tape, in the same storage pool where you are seeing the "filled" volumes?
I have an issue, with my SQL DB backups, that results in the same situation. Because of their size, they go directly to tape. Due to the available backup window, I am forced to back them all up at roughly the same time. This generally leads to a each backup going to a separate tape. To help rectify the situation, I have a little ksh script that consolidates the "filled" volumes. HTH David -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Sims Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:31 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] HELP!! TIPS on freeing up library slots On Nov 27, 2007, at 12:24 PM, Jim Young wrote: > Does anyone know whay TSM has this issue with keeping lots of > 'filling' volumes? This is an old chestnut issue. See "Tape leak" in http://people.bu.edu/rbs/ADSM.QuickFacts for general info on it. Richard Sims ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.clearswift.com **********************************************************************
