On 10/01/17 06:04, Charles wrote:
>
> Have modified /etc/init.d/bacula-sd (Debian Jessie), adding mt rewoffl 
> and
> mtx unload commands immediately before bacula-sd is started.
>

That should do the trick, although I'd add mt unlock to make absolutely 
sure.

>> ...
>> Other than that: update volume={tapelabel} volstatus=append
>
> Done
>
> Many thanks for sharing your insights Alan :)

No problem

>
> Comments inline above.
>
> The only wrinkle was with the autoloader.  Presumably it marked a tape 
> in error because Bacula did.  Clearing the Bacula status did not clear 
> the autolodaer status until the tape was loaded to the drive.
>

Bacula takes no notice of autoloader status and mtx won't show loader 
status anyway (other than full/empty).
What make/model is the loader?





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