SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem (G06.24+, H06.03+)

Configuring and Managing Tape Drives
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Configuring a Tape Drive
Configuring a Tape Drive
Configuration tasks for tape drives include:
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Adding a Tape Drive on page 13-9
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Altering Tape Drive Attribute Values on page 13-11
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Deleting a Tape Drive on page 13-12
Adding a Tape Drive
The ADD TAPE Command (page 14-45) adds a tape drive to the system configuration
database.
Considerations for ADD TAPE
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Before adding a SCSI tape drive, verify the SCSI interface is properly terminated.
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If tape performance is a concern, do not connect more than one tape drive to the
same adapter.
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Certain attributes such as compression and density are applicable only for specific
types of tape drives. Consult the manual for the tape drive for information about
these attributes. Other devices ignore these attribute settings.
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The tape IOP overrides any value provided in the ADD TAPE command that is not
valid for that specific tape device.
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For tape drives connected to the system through an FCSA, see Fibre Channel
Tape Connections on page 13-2
Adding One Tape Drive
1. Physically install the tape drive and note the group, module, and slot of its adapter.
2. Add the tape drive to the system, specifying the group, module, and slot:
-> ADD TAPE $TAPE0, SENDTO STORAGE, LOCATION (1,1,55)
3. Verify the configuration:
-> INFO $TAPE0, DETAIL
Adding a Similar Tape Drive Using the LIKE Attribute
To add another tape drive similar to an existing tape drive on the same system, you
can using the LIKE attribute:
-> ADD TAPE $TAPE1, SENDTO STORAGE, LIKE $TAPE0, &
-> LOCATION (1,1,54)