Stk; Aml - IBM High Performance Storage System HPSS Installation Manual

To start the lmcp daemon:
root% /etc/methods/startatl
To test whether lmcp daemon is configured and working correctly:
% mtlib -l<lmcpDevice> -qL
where lmcpDevice is usually /dev/lmcp0.
To test ability to use lmcp daemon to mount a tape:
% mtlib -l/dev/lmcp0 -m -V<tapeLabel> -x<deviceNumber>
Test ability to dismount the tape:
% mtlib -l/dev/lmcp0 -d -V<tapeLabel> -x<deviceNumber>
To automatically start the lmcp daemon after system reboot, add /etc/methods/startatl to the
/etc/inittab file
Refer to Section 5.2.8.2: 3494 PVR Specific Configuration of the HPSS Management Guide for more
information.

4.3.4. STK

For an STK tape library:
If using an STK tape library, configure the ACSLS and SSI software properly and verify that
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it is working correctly.
To test the ability to mount and dismount a tape in an STK library, use the stk_ctl utility.
To mount a tape:
% stk_ctl mount <driveSpec> <tapeLabel>
where driveSpec is four integers separated by commas (no spaces), identifying the ACS,
LSM, panel, and drive (e.g., 0,0,1,2).
To dismount a tape:
% stk_ctl dismount <driveSpec>
To query a drive:
% stk_ctl query <driveSpec>
Refer to Section 5.2.8.6.: STK PVR Specific Configuration and Section 5.2.8.7: STK RAIT PVR
Configuration (both in the HPSS Management Guide) for more information.

4.3.5. AML

The AML PVR is supported by special bid only.
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