Re: [Networker] Backup does not load tape in proper volume sequence

We are running Networker 7.2.  We always label our tapes manually and
try to keep them in numerical order.  I have found in the past that when
selecting a tape to load Networker chooses the first tape in the most
recently labeled series.

For instance if we have tapes in the library like this:

        1       BkupPool        85%
        2       BkupPool         0%
        3       BkupPool         0%

Then I add tape numbers 4,5,6 and label them.  If I only label 4,5,6
then when 1 fills it will choose tape 4 to load next.  If however I
include 2 & 3 in the labeling process so I'm labeling 2 through 6 in one
command then it will choose 2 next.  I don't think I'd call that a bug,
just the way Networker works.

I hope that explanation was clear enough but if you have questions let
me know.

Dave Werth
Garmin AT, Inc.
Salem, Oregon
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Subject: [Networker] Backup does not load tape in proper volume sequence

I got a Quantum PX502 tape library (LTO2), and recently it started to
behave erratically. We are using Networker 7.1.2 on hpux 11.

The two-tape-drive library used to load the tape in proper ascending
numerical volume labelled tape (ie backup.001, then backup.002..)

But recently, it would skip to a larger number before mounting the
smaller number (ie 001, 003, then 002, 004.. etc..)

Anyone had experienced this problem?

It is due to some timer-related issue (delay after tape eject), or
simply a bug? What went wrong?

Thanks

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