Better/simpler way to change tapes

[learner123]

I compare "q libv" and "q v" outputs to identify which tapes are 100% full and replace them with ones that are either brand new (as scratch) or "filling private" with little utilizations.

But I've been thinking that this method is kind of primitive and cumbersome.

Is it a typical method that most people use or is there a better way?

Thanks.


- Steve

 

[Raakin]

The best thing is to upgrade you library and keep them all in the library .

But having been where you are a 'move media' call I use to use was

move media 04* stg=tapepool days=31 wherestatus=full ovflo=Rack01 remove=bulk checklabel=yes

The idea was to leave any tape in the library for a month as in my environment it became less likely for a restore after a month and I didn't have to load the tape if it was needed before a month.