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Chapter 4. Utility Functions 241
1st ed., 6/30/04 - 312579601
Parameters
VOLser
specifies that a VOLSER(s) is to be ejected.
(vol-list)
vol-list specifies the list of volumes to be ejected. A vol-list can be a single
VOLSER, a range of VOLSERs or a list of VOLSERs and/or VOLSER ranges
in any combination.
If a list is specified, the elements must be delimited by commas or blanks, and
the entire list enclosed in parentheses. A range of VOLSERs consists of a
starting VOLSER and an ending VOLSER separated by a dash.
SCRTCH
indicates that scratch volumes are to be ejected.
Note: If no CAPs are specified, only scratch tapes in ACS 00 are ejected.
SUBpool
optionally specifies the subpool from which scratch volumes are to be ejected. If
MEDia or RECtech are specified, cartridges are ejected for that media type or
recording technique within the same subpool.
(subpool-name)
subpool-name indicates the name for the subpool.
VOLCNT
optionally specifies that a designated number of scratch volumes are to be ejected.
(count)
count indicates the number of scratch volumes to be ejected.
MEDia
optionally, specifies that scratch cartridges of the desired media are to be ejected.
1. If MEDia is not specified, the next scratch cartridge is selected without regard
to media type if RECtech does not exist. If both MEDia and RECtech are
supplied, they must be compatible.
2. The SL8500 library supports only the T9x40 (9840/T9840B/T9840C and
T9940A/T9940B) media types and recording techniques.
Valid media types are:
Standard
indicates a standard length, 3480 cartridge. It can be used on any longitudinal
drives (4480, 4490, 9490, or 9490EE). Data can be written in 36-track mode on
4490, 9490, or 9490EE transports but cannot be read on an 18-track (4480)
drive. Synonyms for this type of cartridge include:
Eject Cartridge