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Re: Library out of space. Time for disks?

2006-10-16 12:20:35
Subject: Re: Library out of space. Time for disks?
From: Zoltan Forray/AC/VCU <zforray AT VCU DOT EDU>
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:17:51 -0400
We manage everything with TSMManager.  With it, we can easily move tapes
to an "onsite vault" (i.e. a physical shelf in our onsite vault).   We go
through the list of tapes and pick ones that are 100% full, and eject
them.

If a tape is needed for reclaimation, a mount request comes up, which
TSMManager traps and alerts us with a message/bell/warning and then our
operators get the tape from the onsite shelf and checkin to the library
that needs it (we have 2-3583).

I highly recommend TSMManager (http://www.tsmmanager.com  for a free
trial). It is well worth the money. Our operations staff can not
live/function without it.

<disclaimer>
No, I do not work for TSMManager.....just a very satisfied customer and
beta tester.
</disclaimer>



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So, you ejected primary tape pool tapes from the library to make space.
How do you know which tapes you can eject? (The reclaimation process
uses those tapes.) What are the steps?

TIA

Orin Rehorst

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Ummmmmmm....................Buy more tapes ?

We ran for a long, long time with over 400 tapes assigned to a 3583-L72.

Yes, it is an administration headache, but it works (and is much cheaper
than buying a disk farm).

But, if you have the money for a disk farm, go for it.  Really depends
upon your needs



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Our IBM 3583 tape lib is out of space.

What do you think of this idea?

Acquire disk-based appliance i.e. 3 TB. Use it for primary. Use 3583 for
off site tapes only.

Please advise.

TIA

Orin Rehorst