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Operating the 9840 Tape Drive
9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide—429596-002
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Using the MEDIACOM Utility for Labeled-Tape
Operation
To turn off labeled-tape processing, enter at a TACL prompt:
> STOP $ZSVR (Stops the tape server process $ZSVR)
> SCF (Starts SCF)
-> STOP TAPE $* (Stops all tape operation)
-> ALTER $ZZSTO, LABELTAPE OFF
-> START TAPE $*
For complete details about the ALTER SUBSYS command, including command syntax,
see the SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem.
Using the MEDIACOM Utility for Labeled-Tape Operation
MEDIACOM is the utility for managing labeled-tape operations. MEDIACOM replaces
TAPECOM and provides the operator interface to the Distribute Systems Management
(DSM)/Tape Catalog.
Use MEDIACOM commands to:
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Label new tapes and catalog them
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Handle tape mount requests
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Manage the use of uncataloged tapes
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Create scratch tapes
Using BACKUP and RESTORE
BACKUP and RESTORE are two of the most commonly used utilities for moving files
between a NonStop system and cartridge tapes:
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Use BACKUP to copy disk files to magnetic tape on a regular basis.
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Use RESTORE to replace files from tape if one or more disk files are lost or
destroyed.
For more information on the BACKUP and RESTORE utilities, refer to the Guardian
Disk and Tape Utilities Reference Manual.