Amanda-Users

Re: Configuration with IBM Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581

2005-06-24 11:23:53
Subject: Re: Configuration with IBM Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581
From: frank cheong <kwcheong AT gmail DOT com>
To: Joshua Baker-LePain <jlb17 AT duke DOT edu>
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 23:15:18 +0800
What should I set the below section ?

tpchanger ?
what about tapetype ?


On 6/24/05, Joshua Baker-LePain <jlb17 AT duke DOT edu> wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 at 3:51pm, frank cheong wrote
> 
> > Anyone know how to config IBM Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 with amanda ?
> >
> Amanda schedule backups and coordinates running them.  Period.  All
> communication with loaders and tape drives is via standard OS utilties.
> So, get your OS talking to the loader and tape drive, and then worry about
> amanda.  Look at utlities like mt (for the tape drive) and mtx (for the
> loader), and, if you have problems, come back with *much more information*
> (OS and version would be a great start).
> 
> --
> Joshua Baker-LePain
> Department of Biomedical Engineering
> Duke University
>