fbackup(3203): volume 1 has been used 100 time(s)

[J. Dekker]

Is it possible to use this tape more then 100 times. Is it also possible to erase the whole tape, a sort of initialize to make the tape clean for use. I use cron to fbackup the whole system and in the logfile is see you need to answer with y to use this volume anyway. I can replace the tape with a clean one, but 100 times to use a tape? It's small. Is it also possible to tell the system to use the tape often then 100 times? THX

[Robert-Jan Goossens_1]

Hi,

Have a look at this thread.

http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=1037386

Regards,
Robert-Jan

[J. Dekker]

Hi Robert-Jan

I saw that note and its correct. In my configfile:
blocksperrecord 32
records 32
checkpointfreq 1000000
readerprocesses 2
maxretries 5
retrylimit 5000000
maxvoluses 200
filesperfsm 200
chgvol /var/adm/fbackupfiles/chgvol
But the message is done by 100 times ? strange. And to cleanup the tape (initialize) i could use tar backup. It isn't nice but.... works.
THX for quick responce.

Jan

[Hein van den Heuvel]

maxvoluses 200
:
But the message is done by 100 times ?

Surely the value is stored on the tape the first time it is used.
As you start using a a particular tape, you guess how 'good' it is is perhaps based on the manufacturer or price, you set the max use (or let the system default) and go.
Changing the config file later should to change the tape (imho).
But you can wipe out the initial setting anytime you like and 'correct' (reset) it as you deem safe, perhpas based on the long term performance of other tapes from the same box.

But don't forget the reason for the warning...
The system tries to help you from running into errors and unreliably backups due to potential wear and tear.
You made good use of the tape. Toss it and start using new ones.

fwiw,
Hein

[J. Dekker]

Hi Hein,

THX, and i know the reason for the warning.
In this case it's only the Test environment to backup. But it is a good know how fbackup handles with tapes. And to be sure the tape is correct and still working and reliable.

THX and closing treath till next time.

Gr. Jan

[J. Dekker]

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