From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]On Behalf Of
Matt Simpson
> Before I can check a tape back in, (I think) I have to change its
> status to ONSITERETRIEVE.  This effectively deletes the tape from the
> database.  It looks like it would be easy for things to fall through
> the cracks here; if I automate the process of setting   tapes to
> ONSITERETRIEVE, and then for some reason a tape doesn't get checked
> back in, it logically disappears.  I'd prefer to see it remain
> visible in some kind of limbo status that would attract attention.

Easy, peezy.

        UPDATE STG <stgpool_name> REUSEDELAY=<number_of_days>

Tape volumes in the storage pool will now go to PENDING status when they are
moved to ONSITERETRIEVE status. You won't be able to check them in as
scratch tapes until the reusedelay period of time expires.

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Mark Stapleton (stapleton AT berbee DOT com)
Certified TSM consultant
Certified AIX system engineer
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