STORE and TurboSTORE/iX Products Manual (B5151-90003)

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Storing Files
Storing to Labeled Tapes
Storing to Labeled Tapes
The STORE command syntax for backups to labeled tapes is identical to that for unlabeled
tapes. However, you must use a FILE equation to request that the STORE command write to
a labeled volume. For example, when preparing for a backup to a volume set labeled VOL25,
to be mounted on logical device 7, the following file equation could be entered:
:FILE TAPE7=BACKUP.JAN29;DEV=TAPE;LABEL="VOL25",ANS,02/28/90
This file equation is followed by a STORE command which references the destination device:
:STORE @.@.@;*TAPE7;
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Using Previously Labeled Volumes
If the previously labeled volume set has not been mounted prior to the backup, the system
sends you a message requesting the first volume of the set. For example:
?23:20/#S5/50/Mount volume VOL25 (ANS)
After you mount the correct volume and it has been recognized by automatic volume
recognition (AVR), you will see a message similar to the following:
23:23/15/Vol VOL25 (ANS) mounted on LDEV# 7
After this volume has been successfully written to, STORE requests that the next reel of the
set be mounted. For example:
?23:34/#S5/50/MOUNT REEL 2 OF VOLSET VOL25 ON LDEV 7
NOTE AVR messages for all reels beyond the first reel are issued by STORE. These
messages cannot be recalled.
Using Unlabeled Volumes
If you plan to create labeled volumes using backups that are not labeled, the preceding
procedure differs slightly. Use the FILE equation and STORE command as you would with a
labeled volume. For example:
:FILE TAPE7=BACKUP.JAN29;DEV=TAPE;LABEL="VOL25",ANS,02/28/90
:STORE @.@.@;*TAPE7;
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You will receive a message similar to the following:
?23:26/#S/47/MOUNT VOLUME VOL25 (ANS)
This is followed by a message recognizing the media that is mounted:
23:27/15/Vol (unlabeled) mounted on LDEV# 7
Reply to the first message by indicating the LDEV where the volume is to be mounted. For
example: