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(SMC) library device on the node that will run the HPSS LTO PVR, and verify that it is operational.
To configure the library:
root% cfgmgr
root% lsdev -Cc tape | grep smc
smc0 Available 40-58-00-0,1 IBM 3584 Library Medium Changer
To test communication with the library:
% tapeutil -f <smc device filename> inventory
To test tape mounts:
% tapeutil -f <smc device filename> move <Source Slot> <Drive
Slot>
To test tape dismounts:
% tapeutil -f <drive device filename> unload
% tapeutil -f <smc device filename> move <Drive Slot> <Source
Slot>
Perform these tests before starting HPSS as the SMC device may be opened by only one process at a
time.
For drives in an IBM 3584 robot, identify the robot-specific device id (LTO drive locations) for each
Mover tape device. This will be required when configuring the tape drives within HPSS.
To identify robot-specific device ids for each Mover tape device in an LTO robot:
% tapeutil -f <smc device filename> inventory
Look for addresses of drive devices in the output.
Refer to Section 5.2.8.4: LTO PVR Specific Configuration of the HPSS Management Guide for more
information.
4.3.3. 3494
For a 3494 tape library:
•
Identify the robot-specific device id for each Mover tape device. This will be required when
configuring the tape drives within HPSS.
To identify robot-specific device id for each Mover tape device in a 3494 robot:
% /opt/hpss/bin/GetESANumbers <device>
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Identify range(s) of tape cartridge labels to be used by HPSS.
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Configure the lmcp daemon on the node that will run the HPSS 3494 PVR, verify that it is
working properly, and configure the lmcp daemon to be started automatically during system
reboot.
To see if lmcp daemon is running:
% ps -e | grep lmcpd
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