> I can't seem to find a way to determine the read only or read write  
> status of an LTO2 tape.  Using Solaris.  mt won't tell me.
> 
> I thought nsrmm would report the status but I can't see how if it can.

No, it can't.  That information isn't stored in the database.  Such
information isn't required, and it could change without the server
knowing, so storing it isn't useful.  You have to check on each mount.

> If anyone knows how to find out the status of the read/write tab in a  
> form suitable for incorporation into a script I'd be most grateful.

Ugh, I'm well away from my test system, so I can't flip a tab to
investigate.

I believe that (when mounted), the state appears in the GUI and
nsrwatch.  If true, then I'd wager that either the 'NSR device' or the
'NSR' resources would have the information.  I just don't see the
correct field by a quick scan at the manual.

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