On Friday 09 October 2009 19:00:58 Blake Dunlap wrote:
> Item n:   single release command that releases all drives in an auto
> changer in sequence Origin: Blake Dunlap (blake AT nxs DOT net)
>   Date:   10/07/2009
>   Status: Request
>
>   What:   It would be nice if there was a release command that would
> release all drives in an autochanger instead of having to do each one in
> turn.
>
>   Why:    It can take some time for a release to occur, and the commands
> must be given for each drive in turn, which can quicky scale if there are
> several drives in the library. (Having to watch the console, to give each
> command can waste a good bit of time when you start getting into the 16
> drive range when the tapes can take up to 3 minutes to eject each)
>
>   Notes:  Due  to the way some autochangers/libraries work, you cannot
> assume that new tapes inserted will go into slots that are not currently
> believed to be in use by bacula (the tape from that slot is in a drive).
> This would make any changes in configuration quicker/easier, as all drives
> need to be released before any modifications to slots.

Added to the projects file.

Kern

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