Replacing a VTL with a spare VTL

[obiwan2]

Hi Guys,

we are sitting here and have a big problem....

We have replicated ALL data from VTL1 to VTL2 using an internal function of the VTL.
Now....what must we do to get VTL2 running ? The serial number of VTL2 is other than those of VTL1...

Which steps must we do to get access to the (replicated) virtual tapes in VTL2 ?
Must we change the serial number of the library ? Or must we change the path to the new library ?

Using TSM and "q libv VTL1" shows all virtual tapes
Using "q libv VTL2" shows ....nothing....

Anyone can give some advice ?

 

[marclant]

You would need to define VTL2 as a new library with a new path, the same for all the virtual drives. Remove the paths to VTL1 and it's drives. Then checkin the volumes into library VTL2. Checkin scratch first, then privates.

 

[obiwan2]

Thanks !! Your hint was helpful !!

 

[marclant]

You can delete the original VTL1 from TSM as well after removing the path, this will clear out VTL1's tape inventory from TSM, so when you look at Q LIBV, you will only see volumes in VTL2, it will be less confusing.