Changing 3582 tape drive from Seq to Random

[Jim Essinger <esinger@xxxxxxxx>]

I am trying to change one drive of a 3582 fiber connected tape 
library from sequential to random for a short time.  I am wanting to 
use the random mode and tape media library functions to quickly 
initialize a lot of new tapes with their cartridge ID as the volume ID.

What the iSeries does not see is the tape media library part, even 
though it was at one time in random mode, and I could use it as a library.

What do I have to do to get the iSeries to see the tape drive - in 
random mode - as a  tape library, then change back to Sequential for 
our normal operations?  Our 3570 is not a picky, just change the 
mode, and then vary off the tape drive descriptions, and vary on the 
media library description.  Is the 3582 not as easy?

Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.



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Jim Essinger
Senior Programmer/Analyst
UnLtd Support Services
PO Box 730
Fruitland ID 83619
208-452-4058 Ext 133
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