The observation regarding reclamation of offsite tapes in which are parcially 
full has caused me to handle offsite volumes as follows.

Keep the reclaim value set at 100%. Check every few days for number of tapes 
reclamable at around 90%.  When this reaches the point at which I can reclaim 
20 to 30 volumes only using a couple of scratches, I set the reclaim down and 
let it go.

Saves a lot of tape shuffling.


Gary Lee
Senior Operating Systems Analyst
Ball State University
phone 765-285-1310