OS Command to use AutoLoader

[Patrick Chim]

Hi,

I have an Ultrium AutoLoader 1/9 install in my rp8400 running HP-UX 11i. Is there any OS command to manipulate the loader (e.g. move the tape from slot to drive) other than do it on the front panel ? I think I can use the mc command to do that, right ? But it always show 'Error: No such file or directory'. By the way, how can I find the device name of the media changer ?

Regards,
Patrick

[KapilRaj]

man mc ?????

mc should be the command to perform this.

Regds,

kaps

[Michael Steele_2 · Accepted solution]

Yes, that's it, /usr/sbin/mc. Should be mc -p MIDS.

What does ioscan say about autoch?

ioscan -fknC autoch

Is /dev/rac ther?

You can also move tapes from your backup application. In Veritas Netbackup its robtest. I can send you more if you also have Netbackup.

[Michael Tully]

Hi Patrick,

You need to use the mc command. There is a man page for it's usage. You also are not using the correct device to drive it. See the attached document for assistance.

mc examples:
# mc -p /dev/robot -r I (shows your mailxlot)
# mc -p /dev/robot -r S (show slots)
# mc -p /dev/robot -sS1 -dD1 (moves tape from slot 1 to drive 1)