It can also use filling volumes, but it can't use empty space on full
volumes without reclamation. If there are a bunch of almost-empty full
volumes, though, even one scratch tape could free up a bunch more scratch
volumes using MOVE or RECLAIM.

On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 04:20:17PM +0000, Leonard, Matthew wrote:
> Actually doing the Move data command doesn't require any scratch tapes at 
> all.  Have done it a ton of times as we run out of scratch/space all of the 
> time.  It's a never ending battle here!!
>
> Regards,
>
> Matthew J. Leonard
> Network Infrastructure Administrator
> IT Network Operations
> AtlasAir, Inc.
> Matthew.Leonard AT AtlasAir DOT com
> 914-701-8042
>
>
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>
> This depends on having some scratch/filling volumes available, though.
> Based on what Tom said, there is no space at all available in any pool. The 
> first step needs to be to get some scratch tapes available, then RECLAIM/MOVE 
> can be a viable option.

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