> It's been a long time since our 3590 went away -- but if I remember
> correctly, the stand-alone 3590 (B11?) with the 10-tape automounter is
> configured as a *library*. At the front panel, set the mode to random,
then
> define the device class to ADSM as 3590 and assign a library name. Then
> define the library as TYPE=SCSI and DEVICE=/dev/smcx (use lsdev -C or SMIT
> -> DEVICES -> ADSM Devices -> Library/MediumChanger to see what the device
> id is).
>
> The *autoloader* is stricly a sequential tape magazine for 3480/3490 tape
> drives.
>
> Tom Kauffman
> NIBCO, Inc
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rafael J. Goldschmidt [mailto:rafagold AT ARNET.COM DOT AR]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 1:58 PM
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject: 3590: automatic tape mount
>
>
>  Isn't it possible to avoid replying to the mount requests when you use
> 3590?
>  The AUTOLOADER=YES parameter can only be specified if DEVICE
>  CLASS=CARTRIDGE, but with 3590 the device class must be 3590.  If you
have
> a
>  backup which takes more than one tape, you must have an operator to
answer
>  the request.
>
>  Saludos / Regards / Au revoir
>
>  Rafael J. Goldschmidt -
>  Elcano 5039 (C1427CII)
>  Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires - Argentina
>  Telefonos: 54-11-4421 4782
>  Internet: rafagold AT arnet.com DOT ar