We recently had this problem.  We suspect that it was caused by one the
3590's in MTM (Media Test Mode).

We had to re-label all the tapes and checkin as scratch

-----Original Message-----
From: Theresa Whitney [mailto:theresa AT NISD DOT NET]
Sent: 20 September 2002 03:45 PM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: tapes getting marked PRIVATE


It looks to me that each time I run a db backup TSM will attempt to grab a
tape, think it finds an I/O error on the label read, then marks the tape
PRIVATE and then moves on to the next tape.  That wouldn't be such a problem
except that it will do this to almost every tape in my library.

I have had the drive hardware checked in the library and had both drives
replaced.  Did not have the picker checked.

This problem does not seem to be happening during a regular data backup
- only during the DB backup.

Anyone seen this before or have any ideas.....?????

Theresa Whitney
Technical Systems Admin
Northside ISD
ph: (210) 706-8837
fax: (210) 706-8877
email:  theresa AT nisd DOT net
--

It is the strict policy of Truworths that its e-mail facility and all
e-mail communications emanating therefrom, should be utilised for
business purposes only and should conform to high professional and
business standards.   Truworths has stipulated certain regulations in
terms whereof strict guidelines relating to the use and content of
e-mail communications are laid down. The use of the Truworths e-mail
facility is not permitted for the distribution of chain letters or
offensive mail of any nature whatsoever.   Truworths hereby distances
itself from and accepts no liability in respect of the unauthorised
use of its e-mail facility or the sending of e-mail communications
for other than strictly business purposes.   Truworths furthermore
disclaims liability for any  unauthorised instruction for  which
permission was not granted.    Truworths Limited accepts no liability
for any consequences arising from or as a result of reliance on this
message unless it is in respect of bona fide Truworths business for
which proper authorisation has been granted.

Any recipient of an unacceptable communication, a chain letter or
offensive material of any nature is requested to notify the Truworths
e-mail administrator (abuse AT truworths.co DOT za) immediately in order that
appropriate action can be taken against the individual concerned.