On Tuesday 08 August 2006 12:11, Jon LaBadie wrote:
> Just to be clear, suppose I have a large tape library with functioning
> barcode reader and associated changer database.

I neglected to mention that if there is a barcode reader, Amanda will start by 
loading the least recently used reusable tape (if it is in the reader), and 
then run the algorithm from there.

> It is the
> responsibility of the administrator to ensure that the changer gets
> back to a correct slot position before amanda runs.  Because otherwise
> it will use whichever of the 21 eligible tapes it hits first.  Bleech!

No, because 20 of the 21 eligible tapes are in I but not in P. So, Amanda will 
only use tapes out of order if the proper tape is not available. No bleach 
required. ;-)

Cheers,

--Ian
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