move media to mail-slot with command-line (MSL6000)

[Ameling]

Hello,
can I move a media in the HP MSL6000 to the mail-slot with a command from the command-line in Windows 2000?
Thanks
Frank

[Kurt Beyers.]

Frank,

What is your backup software? If it is DataProtector, there is a tool called uma.exe that allows you to move a tape from slot A to slot B.

On Unix it is:

uma -ioctl -move move source_slot destination_slot

Do you have the Remote Management Interface of the library working (connected to the LAN)? You can move then a tape from the web page. This is also an easy option.

best regards,
Kurt

[Lucien Wolfs]

Frank,

There's a very nice tool included with HPUX, called MC

'man mc' will answer your question.

[Kurt Beyers.]

The uma tool works on Windows as well, the mc command is HPUX only.

best regards,

Kurt

[Marino Meloni_1]

Hi,

with w2000 environment, you can install L&TT (the diagnostic tool from HP) and there is a function that allow you to move tapes in the library. But remember to stop your Backup services.

[Ameling]

Thanks for your help!

Kurt,

my backup software is DataProtector 5.1, but the tool uma.exe doesn´t support the parameter -move. On the basis of your answer, I find out, that the command omnimm.exe -eject from DataProtector can directly move a media to the mail-slot.

Lucien,

I don´t use HPUX.

Marino,

L&TT can´t move a media by command-line.

best regards

[Kurt Beyers.]

Frank,

Check the pdf 'CLIReference.pdf' in your docs subdirectory or on the DP CD.

The command uma is discussed in there and you can move a tape from slot A to slot B.

But the omnimm.exe can do your job as well (always good to mention your backup solution in the question as well).

best regards,

Kurt

[Bart_vi]

Frank,

On windows it is
uma -ioctl
prompt:
>stat
this command gives you details on your drives and mail-slot(s)
>move d3 x2
would move the tape in drive drive to mail-slot 2

Note you have to do it on your cell manager.

If you need an example let me know...

Cheers,
Bart