I tried this a couple years ago, but it never worked for me.  I kept
getting label i/o errors.  I suppose I should have pursued this with TSM
support at the time.
I suppose this would be the best solution if it worked.  I think i'll give
it another shot.


Regards,
Shawn
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Why not update the library with autolabel=yes. Then the tapes are labeled
on
first use and you don't need to worry about free drives. Just check them
in
with checkl=b.

Joerg Pohlmann

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From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of
Richard Sims
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:30
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Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Internally pre-labeled tapes?

Experience shows that vendors can't be depended upon to fully and
accurately
internally label magnetic media.
It is best to do it yourself, and be assured of having reliable labels -
and
no ugly surprises that disrupt schedules.

   Richard Sims

On Nov 15, 2011, at 1:08 PM, Shawn Drew wrote:

> We normally purchase pre-labeled LTO4 tapes, but I'm wondering if
> anyone knows if there are vendors that sell prelabeled tapes that are
> also internally labeled with a TSM-compatible label.
> It just feels that the scratch tape label process is getting slower
> and the amount of free-tape-drive-time is getting less and less.



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