AS400 backup tapes replacement
Laura Seal
AS400 3570 drive?
laborkei
You should be checking the tape statistics on the AS/400 and see the amount
of Read/Write errors you are getting.
Replace those volumes that have a large amount. Some companies define a
amount of time from the date of purchase,
but in some cases you are removing tapes out of service that are still good.
Keith
"Laura Seal" <laura...@monmouth.dssp.com> wrote in message
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Charles Wilt
from a command line: strsst
Then Option 1 - Start service tool
then Option 1 - Product Activity log
then you have two options available:
4. Work with removable media lifetime statistics
5. Display or print removable media session statistics
HTH,
Charles
In article <3c84cc99_5@news1>, laborke...@hotmail.com says...
Kim Kuras
> Does anyone know how often you should replace the backup tapes for an
> AS400 3570 drive?
I only instruct operations to replace backup tapes if I see permanent
errors on them. I do this by going in SST/Start a service
tool/Product activity log/Work with removable media lifetime
statistics/1/2 inch cartridge tape. This display will indicate
errors. I also watch the temporary errors for a large number of hits.
After reviewing I delete the tape stats so the next check does not
include what I've previously followed up on. I get very few errors on
my 3570. In addition, if I do see errors and the media is fairly new,
I contact my vendor for free replacements.
william warning
but I remember reading where IBM recommended replacing
tape after they became >5yr whether used or not. My personal
experience supports this notion.
Silver_Value
them. He says there is a 3 yr (maybe 5 year, do not remember) warranty
on them. He also says not to mess around with them, just send them back
because my time is worth more than that.