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Storing to Labeled Tapes
The STORE command syntax for backups to labeled tapes is identical to
that for unlabled tapes. However, you must use a FILE equation to
request that the STORE command write to a labeled volume. For example,
when preparing for a backup to a volume set labeled VOL25, to be mounted
on logical device 7, the following file equation could be entered:
FILE TAPE7=BACKUP.JAN29;DEV=TAPE;LABEL="VOL25",ANS,02/28/90
This file equation is followed by a STORE command which references the
destination device:
STORE @.@.@;*TAPE7;storeoptions
NOTE ANSI and IBM standard tape labels can not be used with
magneto-optical disks.
Using Previously Labeled Volumes
If the previously labeled volume set has not been mounted prior to the
backup, the system sends you a message requesting the first volume of the
set. For example,
?23:20/#S5/50/Mount volume VOL25 (ANS)
After you mount the correct volume and it has been recognized by
automatic volume recognition (AVR), you will see a message similar to the
following:
23:23/15/Vol VOL25 (ANS) mounted on LDEV# 7
After this volume has been successfully written to, STORE requests that
the next reel of the set be mounted. For example,
?23:34/#S5/50/MOUNT REEL 2 OF VOLSET VOL25 ON LDEV 7
NOTE AVR messages are not issued for reels 2, 3, and so on.
Using Unlabeled Volumes
If you plan to create labeled volumes using tapes that are not labeled,
the preceding procedure differs slightly. Use the FILE equation and
STORE command as you would with a labeled volume. For example,
FILE TAPE7=BACKUP.JAN29;DEV=TAPE;LABEL="VOL25",ANS,02/28/90
STORE @.@.@;*TAPE7;storeoptions
You will receive a message similar to the following:
?23:26/#S/47/MOUNT VOLUME VOL25 (ANS)
This is followed by a message recognizing the media that is mounted:
23:27/15/Vol (unlabeled) mounted on LDEV# 7
Reply to the first message by indicating the LDEV where the volume is to
be mounted. For example,
=REPLY 47,7
The volume mounted is then labeled and the backup continues until a new
volume is required. You will receive a message similar to the following:
?23:33/#S5/47/MOUNT REEL 2 OF SET VOL25 ON LDEV 7
This message is followed by a request to provide a volume ID for the
volume.
?23:34/#S5/47/REPLY WITH VOL ID FOR VOLSET VOL25 on LDEV 7?
Reply to this message with a valid ID for the volume. For example,
=REPLY 47,VOL26
The backup continues, requesting new volumes until all files in the file
set are written to the tapes.
NOTE Labeled tapes created by TurboSTORE/XL II cannot be used to
transport data to an MPE V system.