topic Re: tapecopy of auto-loader in Automated Backup

tapecopy of auto-loader

chris lee_5 — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 03:31:44 GMT

Hello, we installed surestore tape autoloader with ultrium 200GB for backup. we would like to know how can we make copies of 200GB tapes. Please help. Thanks!

Re: tapecopy of auto-loader

BR19682 — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 06:02:52 GMT

Hi there.
Which OS do you use ?
For the easy way you need at least two tape drives ( not mentioned by the type of auto-loader ). If possible, send some more detailed info ( type of autoloader, OS etc ).
Rgds
Alexander M. Ermes

Re: tapecopy of auto-loader

chris lee_5 — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 06:08:18 GMT

Thanks for reply.
OS:W2K
auto loader type: 1/9 series
Actually we want to make copies within the tape loader, i.e. sequence1 to sequence2. How? Please advise.
Thanks1

Re: tapecopy of auto-loader

CA628575 — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 12:01:40 GMT

This is a function not supported by the library / loader hardware.

You can either make copies from within your backup software. Or there are a few add-on copy utilities. But typically copy operations have to be performed inside the application in order for them to be recognized by the software later-on.