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AIX-AK FZK 2005
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Native Library Management
Linux tool for media changers: mtx
Media changer is addressed through SCSI
generic device
mtx -f /dev/sg1 inquiry
mtx -f /dev/sg2 status
mtx -f /dev/sg2 load <slotnum> [ <drivenum> ]
/dev/sg0 - internal SCSI disk, not relevant here
/dev/sg1 - 1
st
SCSI tape drive
/dev/sg2 - tape robot (media changer)
/dev/sg3 – 2
nd
SCSI tape drive
Linux host
HBA
SCSI / FC
tape
SCSI / FC
tape
Robot