Library device on Redhat Linux

[anothertsmuser]

Quick question regarding Redhat Linux:

[root@XXXXX]# sg_inq /dev/sg31
standard INQUIRY:
PQual=0 Device_type=12 RMB=0 version=0x03 [SPC]
[AERC=0] [TrmTsk=0] NormACA=1 HiSUP=1 Resp_data_format=2
SCCS=1 ACC=0 TPGS=0 3PC=0 Protect=0 [BQue=0]
EncServ=0 MultiP=0 [MChngr=0] [ACKREQQ=0] Addr16=0
[RelAdr=0] WBus16=0 Sync=0 Linked=0 [TranDis=0] CmdQue=1
length=36 (0x24) Peripheral device type: storage array controller
Vendor identification: QUANTUM
Product identification: Scalar i2000
Product revision level: 656Q
Unit serial number: QUANTUM263104801_CCL
[root@XXXXX]#


Was wondering if the yellow text on Redhat was correct. I was expecting "Medium Changer" or similar?

Thanks.

 

[RecoveryOne]

I don't have a linux box with a medium changer attached, or that model of library. From poking about in the past with a TS3310 on linux, the device_type would be 8. Which is a Medium changer. However, seeing device_type=12 is odd. I think that is the Automation and/or Drive Interface. Without seeing/having a system to play with I'm stabbing at the dark, but make sure whatever device you have set as the medium changer matches up to your /dev/sg31 device.
Grab your scsi ID's and trace back to the library maybe?

I know to get the TS3310's working on RHEL, I needed the IBM LIN_TAPE drivers, or everything came in as /dev/stX

Not sure about Quantum devices directly. Not much help I know.