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Chapter 3 System Preparation
HPSS Installation Guide September 2002 151
Release 4.5, Revision 2
% 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 6.8.13.3: IBM 3494/3495 PVR Information on page 388 for more information.
3.5.3 STK
For an STK tape library:
• If using an STK tape library, configure the ACSLS and SSI software properly and verify that
it is working correctly.
To test the ability to mount and dismount a tape in an STK library, use the stk_ctl utility
that is provided by the HPSS automated SFS backup toolset.
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 6.8.13.4: StorageTek PVR and RAIT PVR Information on page 389 for more
information.
3.5.4 AML
For AML tape libraries: