This might not be a very sophisticated solution, but I have a cron job
that runs the available_media script once/hour and puts the output into a
file in /tmp.   That way I always have a fresh copy of the output for use
like this.

Also, looking at an iostat during the available_media run shows you an
incredible amount of read I/O.   Make sure your disk configuration allows
high-read throughput.

Regards,

Jon

On Thu, 13 Feb 2003, Siano, James C wrote:

> hello.
>
> Running the available media script sometimes is like running through thick
> mud.  I use the script's output to see what tapes are available so I can
> reuse them.   I want to bring back my tapes from a year ago and recycle
> them.
>
> I run available media on my Unix master, then ftp it to PC and put it into
> EXCEL so I can pretty it up.  Paper is better for me sitting next to a pile
> of tapes.
>
> * What I'm looking for:
> I would like to get a script that works faster than the available-media
> * the script would include an output column for volume group and expiration
> date.
>
> Jim
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