Managing the AMASS File System
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Step 6. New volumes in the Database have an initial status
of unformatted (U) and inactive (I). To make the new
volumes usable, define attributes and initialize the
media with the commands listed in the following
table:
Command Characteristic
vollabel Enter the preprinted alphanumeric
barcode label in the Database
StorageTek Redwood tape drives only:
tapelength Enter the length of tape in the
Database
volformat Mark the volume Active
• Active = allows AMASS to read and/or
write to media