If it is a database volume that got the error, there is no way to do a "move
data" on the tape. That DBbackup is just plain unuseable, and you can do it
however you see fit. My method of using the 'mtlib' and getting it out of
the library works in our case.

Ben


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rusty Wickell [mailto:twickell AT CLIO.DLIB.INDIANA DOT EDU]
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 9:57 AM
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject: dbbackup media errors
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am new to the list, but it looks like the discussions are good.
> I have updated the microcode recently and have noticed the other posts
> about tapes going bad. I have been patient while mutiple
> tapes go bad left
> and right. Hopefully it will slow down soon, it has only been
> a couple of
> days. My question is ..
> The media errors marked with no numbers I assume are the
> dbbackup volumes.
> How do I tell which one it is? I keep 14 backups of the database. I am
> assuming it is the one used when the error occured and I
> guess I can track
> that down. Once I find that volume should I just check it out of the
> library? I noticed the errors were of type 8831W not the 8830E, so I
> didn't know if I should follow the directions from the earlier post in
> regard to this using the mtlib command. Also should I try to use 'move
> data' to transfer the data off this tape, before checking it out?
>
> If anyone can steer me in the right direction it would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Rusty
>
>
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