topic Re: Autoloader and Ignite in StoreEver Tape Storage

Autoloader and Ignite

lecomte_3 — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 02:14:17 GMT

I have an RP4440 with no internal tape.

To make system backup with Ignite we plan to use the DATA external device : an 1/8 LTO TAPE autoloader
Can I use an autoloader device to make IGNITE tape ? Will I be able to restore and boot on these device in case of failure ?

Re: Autoloader and Ignite

Markus_10 — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 04:29:18 GMT

Hi lecomte,

you can use an Autoloader for Ignite Tapes, but you have to load a cartridge manually in the drive. Please check if the Drive is available in boot AdminÂ´s search... Then you can use ist (tried with MSL and 2/20)

markus

Re: Autoloader and Ignite

Luk Vandenbussche — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 08:08:58 GMT

If you load a tape manualy in the drive you can perfectly create a ignite.

You can also load a tape by command if you use

mc -p /dev/rac/cxtydz -s S1 -d D1

Re: Autoloader and Ignite

Devender Khatana — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 15:06:25 GMT

Hi,

You can any one method for loading media to drive prior to issuing backup command. Evrything else will be same.

HTH,
Devender

Re: Autoloader and Ignite

Alexander M. Ermes — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 07:21:37 GMT

Hi there.
If you work with HP-UX, try the mc and mt commands to load, unmount and unload the cartridges from your Autoloader.
Rgds
Alexander M. Ermes

Re: Autoloader and Ignite

lecomte_3 — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 07:24:21 GMT

autoloader and ignite are compatible