I see the same type of thing using a VM V2 server.  I can get
reclamation to kick in just by issuing the UPD STG yourstoragepoolname
RECL=whatever_the_existing_reclaim_%.  It appears that UPD STG RECL
triggers a trip thru that part of the code.
Jim Bohnsack
Raytheon Systems Co.

>----------
>From:  Eric van Loon[SMTP:evanloon AT KLM DOT NL]
>Sent:  Thursday, July 30, 1998 2:56AM
>To:    ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
>Subject:       Re: Storage Volumes : Reclaims
>
>Hi Grant!
>Issue the command UPDATE STGPOOL yourstoragepoolname RELAIM=100 followed by
>the command UPDATE STGPOOL yourstoragepoolname RELAIM=60 (or whatever your
>reclaim percentage is).
>This will kick-off the reclaim again.
>Kindest regards,
>Eric van Loon
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]On Behalf Of
>Cohn, Grant
>Sent: Thursday, July 30, 1998 08:21
>To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
>Subject: Storage Volumes : Reclaims
>
>
>Hello all !
>
>Can anyone tell me of there is a way to force start a reclaim when the
>reclaim percentage is reached (or exceeded)? - or is there a setting for
>how often ADSM scans to see if any volumes need reclaiming.
>
>A volume was being reclaimed, but the process was preempted by a
>scheduled database backup. Now I want the reclaim to continue so as not
>to tie up the drives when a user needs to archive later this morning.
>
>I have found that by halting & restarting ADSM - any reclaims required
>start immediately - but I cant always do that.
>
>Any ideas???
>
>We have AIX 4.1.5
>              ADSM Server 2.1.5
>              ADSM Client  2.1.10
>
>
>Many thanks
>
>
>Grant Cohn
>
>Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries
>Durban, South Africa.
>Tel     :   (+27)  (0)31 - 480 1610
>e-mail :   grant .cohn AT sapref DOT com
>