Storing to Labeled Tapes

The STORE command syntax for backups to labeled tapes is identical to that for unlabeled 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 backup labels cannot 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 for all reels beyond the first reel are issued by STORE. These messages cannot be recalled.

Using Unlabeled Volumes

If you plan to create labeled volumes using backups 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 fileset are written to the backups.

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